Joseph Oro, MD
NPI 1720133887 · Family Medicine Physician · Watertown, SD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Oro, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Watertown, SD (NPI 1720133887).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720133887
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD00044149 (WA)
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
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
2,926 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 | 372 | $127 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 309 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 267 | $10 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 264 | $63 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 219 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 108 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 299 | 57 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 280 | 62 |
| Lisinopril | 225 | 55 |
| Furosemide | 205 | 41 |
| Omeprazole | 196 | 45 |
| Potassium Chloride | 181 | 36 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 178 | 37 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$338 across 21 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
- 2007-01-25
- Last updated
- 2022-05-17
- Certified
- 2022-05-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Oro's NPI number?
- Joseph Oro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720133887, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Oro's specialty?
- Joseph Oro is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Oro located?
- Joseph Oro's practice location on file with NPPES is 506 1st Ave Se, Watertown, SD 57201.
- What is Joseph Oro's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Oro is (605) 886-8482.
- Does Joseph Oro accept Medicare?
- Joseph Oro is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Oro's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Oro's NPI (1720133887) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.