Joseph Leith, MD
NPI 1598719890 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Wheelersburg, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Leith, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Wheelersburg, OH (NPI 1598719890).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598719890
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 40139 (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
20 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
1,902 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 530 | $48 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 352 | $62 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 276 | $91 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 191 | $8 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 125 | $10 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 118 | $9 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium | 535 | 200 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 189 | 107 |
| Meloxicam | 173 | 78 |
| Methylprednisolone | 168 | 146 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 141 | 96 |
| Ibuprofen | 110 | 64 |
| Naproxen | 69 | 35 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$889 across 8 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)
- 1000 Ashland Dr Ste 103Ashland, KY 41101-7092Phone: (606) 324-0097Fax: (606) 324-0126
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-20
- Last updated
- 2020-12-21
- Certified
- 2020-12-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Leith's NPI number?
- Joseph Leith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598719890, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Leith's specialty?
- Joseph Leith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Leith located?
- Joseph Leith's practice location on file with NPPES is 8770 Ohio River Rd, Wheelersburg, OH 45694-1918.
- What is Joseph Leith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Leith is (740) 574-9090.
- Does Joseph Leith accept Medicare?
- Joseph Leith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Leith's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Leith's NPI (1598719890) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.