Joshua Compton, P.A.
NPI 1538409230 · Physician Assistant · Piney Flats, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joshua Compton, P.A. is a Physician Assistant provider in Piney Flats, TN (NPI 1538409230).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538409230
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2298 (TN)
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
13 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
36 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 23 | $137 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 13 | $95 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $95–$137 (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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 64 | 63 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 53 | 53 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 50 | 50 |
| Cephalexin | 49 | 47 |
| Naloxone Hcl | 42 | 42 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 35 | 35 |
| Methylprednisolone | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$32 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
- 2013-02-18
- Last updated
- 2017-01-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joshua Compton's NPI number?
- Joshua Compton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538409230, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joshua Compton's specialty?
- Joshua Compton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joshua Compton located?
- Joshua Compton's practice location on file with NPPES is 6419 Bristol Hwy, Piney Flats, TN 37686-5208.
- What is Joshua Compton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joshua Compton is (423) 538-5202.
- Does Joshua Compton accept Medicare?
- Joshua Compton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joshua Compton's NPI active?
- Yes — Joshua Compton's NPI (1538409230) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-01-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.