Joshua Whitesides, MD
NPI 1538622717 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Findlay, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joshua Whitesides, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Findlay, OH (NPI 1538622717).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538622717
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- T2785 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
651 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 379 | $168 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 231 | $116 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 28 | $68 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 13 | $202 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $68–$202 (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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 53 | 53 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 23 | 23 |
| Azithromycin | 18 | 18 |
| Methylprednisolone | 16 | 16 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 15 | 15 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 14 | 14 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 12 | 12 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 4801 Alberta AveEl Paso, TX 79905-2707Phone: (385) 298-7422
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-04-13
- Last updated
- 2025-04-29
- Certified
- 2025-04-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joshua Whitesides's NPI number?
- Joshua Whitesides's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538622717, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joshua Whitesides's specialty?
- Joshua Whitesides is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joshua Whitesides located?
- Joshua Whitesides's practice location on file with NPPES is 1900 S Main St, Findlay, OH 45840.
- What is Joshua Whitesides's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joshua Whitesides is (419) 423-4500.
- Does Joshua Whitesides accept Medicare?
- Joshua Whitesides is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joshua Whitesides's NPI active?
- Yes — Joshua Whitesides's NPI (1538622717) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.