Joshua Ortego
NPI 1518420827 · Dermatology Physician · Gautier, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joshua Ortego is a Dermatology Physician provider in Gautier, MS (NPI 1518420827).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518420827
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,285 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 | 1,647 | $6 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 512 | $44 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 467 | $82 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 410 | $115 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 307 | $95 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 178 | 86 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 163 | 89 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 112 | 78 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 85 | 50 |
| Fluorouracil | 58 | 49 |
| Hydrocortisone | 57 | 37 |
| Minoxidil | 47 | — |
| Prednisone | 39 | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,208 across 113 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
- 2019-04-12
- Last updated
- 2023-06-06
- Certified
- 2023-06-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joshua Ortego's NPI number?
- Joshua Ortego's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518420827, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joshua Ortego's specialty?
- Joshua Ortego is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joshua Ortego located?
- Joshua Ortego's practice location on file with NPPES is 6510 Highway 90 Ste C, Gautier, MS 39553-5015.
- What is Joshua Ortego's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joshua Ortego is (228) 372-8559.
- Does Joshua Ortego accept Medicare?
- Joshua Ortego is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joshua Ortego's NPI active?
- Yes — Joshua Ortego's NPI (1518420827) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.