Joel Edminster, MD
NPI 1518174846 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Spokane, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joel Edminster, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Spokane, WA (NPI 1518174846).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518174846
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD60012977 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
657 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 276 | $179 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 220 | $8 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 88 | $124 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 60 | $219 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 13 | $178 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$219 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 20 | 20 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 19 | 18 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 17 | 17 |
| Cephalexin | 16 | 15 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 15 | 15 |
| Naproxen | 14 | 14 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 12 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-17
- Last updated
- 2008-09-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joel Edminster's NPI number?
- Joel Edminster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518174846, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joel Edminster's specialty?
- Joel Edminster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joel Edminster located?
- Joel Edminster's practice location on file with NPPES is 101 W 8th Ave, Spokane, WA 99205-4805.
- What is Joel Edminster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joel Edminster is (509) 474-3131.
- Does Joel Edminster accept Medicare?
- Joel Edminster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joel Edminster's NPI active?
- Yes — Joel Edminster's NPI (1518174846) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-09-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.