Joseph Esherick, M.D.
NPI 1659437978 · Family Medicine Physician · Ventura, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Esherick, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Ventura, CA (NPI 1659437978).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659437978
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A55216 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
265 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 67 | $215 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 66 | $121 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 63 | $80 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 28 | $84 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 16 | $133 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$43,341 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
- 2006-12-29
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Esherick's NPI number?
- Joseph Esherick's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659437978, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Esherick's specialty?
- Joseph Esherick is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Esherick located?
- Joseph Esherick's practice location on file with NPPES is 3291 Loma Vista Rd, Ventura, CA 93003-3099.
- What is Joseph Esherick's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Esherick is (805) 652-6556.
- Does Joseph Esherick accept Medicare?
- Joseph Esherick is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Esherick's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Esherick's NPI (1659437978) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.