Joshua Spear, MD
NPI 1598296055 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Mankato, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joshua Spear, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Mankato, MN (NPI 1598296055).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598296055
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 59020 (KY)
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
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
11 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 11 | $153 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $153–$153 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$144 across 3 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 (2)
- 3 Audubon Plaza Dr Ste Ll2Louisville, KY 40217-1360Phone: (502) 583-1697Fax: (502) 636-8997
- 2200 E Parrish Ave Ste 101cOwensboro, KY 42303-1450Phone: (270) 688-1650Fax: (270) 688-1651
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-03-25
- Last updated
- 2025-03-13
- Certified
- 2025-03-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joshua Spear's NPI number?
- Joshua Spear's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598296055, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joshua Spear's specialty?
- Joshua Spear is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joshua Spear located?
- Joshua Spear's practice location on file with NPPES is 1025 Marsh St, Mankato, MN 56001-4752.
- What is Joshua Spear's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joshua Spear is (507) 625-4031.
- Does Joshua Spear accept Medicare?
- Joshua Spear is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joshua Spear's NPI active?
- Yes — Joshua Spear's NPI (1598296055) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.