Joshua Gustafson, PA-C
NPI 1548491368 · Physician Assistant · West Des Moines, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joshua Gustafson, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in West Des Moines, IA (NPI 1548491368).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548491368
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 001998 (IA)
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
16 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
2,064 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 550 | $71 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 453 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 200 | $101 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 146 | $49 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 90 | $11 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 93 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 270 | 66 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 178 | 48 |
| Lisinopril | 144 | 31 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 143 | 38 |
| Omeprazole | 122 | 41 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 91 | 29 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$426 across 6 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)
- 4116 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311-3533Phone: (515) 274-1518Fax: (515) 274-6916
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-07-28
- Last updated
- 2025-03-26
- Certified
- 2025-03-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joshua Gustafson's NPI number?
- Joshua Gustafson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548491368, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joshua Gustafson's specialty?
- Joshua Gustafson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joshua Gustafson located?
- Joshua Gustafson's practice location on file with NPPES is 6010 Mills Civic Pkwy Ste 100, West Des Moines, IA 50266-8345.
- What is Joshua Gustafson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joshua Gustafson is (515) 221-7800.
- Does Joshua Gustafson accept Medicare?
- Joshua Gustafson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joshua Gustafson's NPI active?
- Yes — Joshua Gustafson's NPI (1548491368) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.