Josh Lute, PA-C
NPI 1639549439 · Physician Assistant · Spokane, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Josh Lute, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Spokane, WA (NPI 1639549439).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639549439
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA2388 (ID)
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
10 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
462 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 | 135 | $70 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 72 | $87 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 53 | $57 |
| Replacement of Thigh Bone and Hip Joint With Prosthesis27130 | 42 | $156 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 34 | $31 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 191 | 140 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 137 | 114 |
| Celecoxib | 91 | 83 |
| Cephalexin | 46 | 45 |
| Amoxicillin | 25 | 17 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 21 | 21 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 19 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19 across 1 record (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
- 2015-10-06
- Last updated
- 2025-02-07
- Certified
- 2025-02-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Josh Lute's NPI number?
- Josh Lute's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639549439, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Josh Lute's specialty?
- Josh Lute is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Josh Lute located?
- Josh Lute's practice location on file with NPPES is 820 S Mcclellan St Ste 118, Spokane, WA 99204-2446.
- What is Josh Lute's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Josh Lute is (509) 838-7100.
- Does Josh Lute accept Medicare?
- Josh Lute is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Josh Lute's NPI active?
- Yes — Josh Lute's NPI (1639549439) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.