Joseph Golden, MD
NPI 1518496850 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Shreveport, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Golden, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Shreveport, LA (NPI 1518496850).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518496850
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 322537 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 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
220 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 52 | $64 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 44 | $13 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 26 | $156 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 25 | $163 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 25 | $74 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 88 | 36 |
| Isosorbide Mononitratebrand: Isosorbide Mononitrate Er | 50 | 22 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 50 | 19 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 46 | 20 |
| Nitroglycerin | 41 | 26 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 33 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,017 across 44 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
- 2017-06-09
- Last updated
- 2024-09-04
- Certified
- 2024-09-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Golden's NPI number?
- Joseph Golden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518496850, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Golden's specialty?
- Joseph Golden is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Golden located?
- Joseph Golden's practice location on file with NPPES is 2727 Hearne Ave Ste 301, Shreveport, LA 71103-3918.
- What is Joseph Golden's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Golden is (318) 631-6400.
- Does Joseph Golden accept Medicare?
- Joseph Golden is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Golden's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Golden's NPI (1518496850) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.