Joshua Winters, MD
NPI 1558400903 · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Fort Wayne, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joshua Winters, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider in Fort Wayne, IN (NPI 1558400903).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558400903
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01069449A (IN)
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 tenure25% of score
19 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
1,263 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 | 306 | $82 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 189 | $36 |
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 | 114 | $116 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 113 | $116 |
| 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 | 106 | $15 |
| X-Ray of Upper Spine, 2-3 Views |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 157 | 87 |
| Methylprednisolone | 96 | 81 |
| Methocarbamol | 91 | 55 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 60 | 35 |
| Meloxicam | 55 | 41 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 36 | 30 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$288 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
- 2007-02-05
- Last updated
- 2016-11-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joshua Winters's NPI number?
- Joshua Winters's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558400903, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joshua Winters's specialty?
- Joshua Winters is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joshua Winters located?
- Joshua Winters's practice location on file with NPPES is 7601 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804-4133.
- What is Joshua Winters's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joshua Winters is (260) 436-8686.
- Does Joshua Winters accept Medicare?
- Joshua Winters is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joshua Winters's NPI active?
- Yes — Joshua Winters's NPI (1558400903) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-11-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.