Joel Tew, MD
NPI 1740286046 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Reno, NV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joel Tew, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Reno, NV (NPI 1740286046).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740286046
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 3134 (NV)
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
21 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
1,506 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ct Scan of Chest Without Contrast71250 | 143 | $49 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 98 | $10 |
| Ct Scan of Blood Vessels of Chest With Contrast71275 | 62 | $83 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74177 | 53 | $83 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 48 | $10 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Head and Neck Soft Tissue76536 | 45 | $25 |
| Ct Scan of Leg Without Contrast |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$183 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
- 2005-06-22
- Last updated
- 2024-04-02
- Certified
- 2024-04-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joel Tew's NPI number?
- Joel Tew's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740286046, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joel Tew's specialty?
- Joel Tew is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joel Tew located?
- Joel Tew's practice location on file with NPPES is 1155 Mill Street, Reno, NV 89520-1576.
- What is Joel Tew's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joel Tew is (775) 982-8100.
- Does Joel Tew accept Medicare?
- Joel Tew is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joel Tew's NPI active?
- Yes — Joel Tew's NPI (1740286046) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.