Joy Sturm, PA-C
NPI 1710496062 · Medical Physician Assistant · Albuquerque, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joy Sturm, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Albuquerque, NM (NPI 1710496062).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710496062
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA2017-0083 (NM)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
8 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
226 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 64 | $100 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 36 | $71 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 35 | $133 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 23 | $26 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 22 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 35 | 35 |
| Cephalexin | 31 | 31 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 24 | 24 |
| Cefdinir | 23 | 23 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 14 | 14 |
| Prednisone | 11 | 11 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 11 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$386 across 15 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
- 2017-09-28
- Last updated
- 2017-09-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joy Sturm's NPI number?
- Joy Sturm's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710496062, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joy Sturm's specialty?
- Joy Sturm is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joy Sturm located?
- Joy Sturm's practice location on file with NPPES is 301 Unser Blvd Nw, Albuquerque, NM 87121-1927.
- What is Joy Sturm's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joy Sturm is (505) 925-4126.
- Does Joy Sturm accept Medicare?
- Joy Sturm is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joy Sturm's NPI active?
- Yes — Joy Sturm's NPI (1710496062) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-09-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.