Joshua Hand, M.D.
NPI 1689664039 · Family Medicine Physician · New Augusta, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joshua Hand, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in New Augusta, MS (NPI 1689664039).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689664039
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 22648 (MS)
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
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
42 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 42 | $2 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$2 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 116 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 276 | 70 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 191 | 40 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 170 | 45 |
| Gabapentin | 155 | 38 |
| Losartan Potassium | 150 | 47 |
| Carvedilol | 132 | 29 |
| Furosemide | 131 | 31 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$22 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 4891 Highway 589Sumrall, MS 39482-4453Phone: (601) 758-4606Fax: (601) 758-4615
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-26
- Last updated
- 2020-02-07
- Certified
- 2020-02-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joshua Hand's NPI number?
- Joshua Hand's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689664039, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joshua Hand's specialty?
- Joshua Hand is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joshua Hand located?
- Joshua Hand's practice location on file with NPPES is 404 Main Street, New Augusta, MS 39462-9788.
- What is Joshua Hand's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joshua Hand is (601) 964-8391.
- Does Joshua Hand accept Medicare?
- Joshua Hand is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joshua Hand's NPI active?
- Yes — Joshua Hand's NPI (1689664039) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-02-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.