Joshua Peterson, PA-C
NPI 1518220425 · Physician Assistant · Duluth, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joshua Peterson, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Duluth, MN (NPI 1518220425).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518220425
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2921 (WI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,447 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 605 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 200 | $54 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 195 | $44 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 160 | $80 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 135 | $22 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, Each Additional Growth |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 178 | 118 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 90 | 55 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 64 | 45 |
| Fluorouracil | 32 | 28 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 25 | 12 |
| Prednisone | 20 | — |
| Metronidazole | 16 | 14 |
| Mupirocin | 15 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$37 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-06-18
- Last updated
- 2021-05-25
- Certified
- 2021-05-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joshua Peterson's NPI number?
- Joshua Peterson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518220425, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joshua Peterson's specialty?
- Joshua Peterson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joshua Peterson located?
- Joshua Peterson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1012 E 2nd St, Duluth, MN 55805-2200.
- What is Joshua Peterson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joshua Peterson is (218) 249-5555.
- Does Joshua Peterson accept Medicare?
- Joshua Peterson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joshua Peterson's NPI active?
- Yes — Joshua Peterson's NPI (1518220425) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-05-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.