Joseph Southern, FNP-C
NPI 1528667995 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Sheffield, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Southern, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Sheffield, AL (NPI 1528667995).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528667995
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- F08200580 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
5,160 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 730 | $96 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 529 | $64 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 459 | $100 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 450 | $13 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 272 | $2 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 104 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 222 | 104 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 215 | 97 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 190 | 82 |
| Omeprazole | 152 | 70 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 147 | 73 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 129 | 69 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$514 across 28 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1106 N Cave StTuscumbia, AL 35674-1358Phone: (256) 386-7774
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-10-18
- Last updated
- 2021-01-15
- Certified
- 2021-01-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Southern's NPI number?
- Joseph Southern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528667995, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Southern's specialty?
- Joseph Southern is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joseph Southern located?
- Joseph Southern's practice location on file with NPPES is 1120 S Jackson Hwy Ste 300, Sheffield, AL 35660-5773.
- What is Joseph Southern's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Southern is (256) 383-4447.
- Does Joseph Southern accept Medicare?
- Joseph Southern is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Southern's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Southern's NPI (1528667995) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.