Joseph Decosta, PA-C
NPI 1750371605 · Physician Assistant · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Decosta, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1750371605).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1750371605
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 102720 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
514 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 290 | $74 |
| Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Additional 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99439 | 97 | $39 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 53 | $51 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 33 | $100 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 15 | $91 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 164 | 51 |
| Famotidine | 147 | 37 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 131 | 43 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 69 | 17 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 53 | 12 |
| Ursodiol | 50 | 14 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 46 | 12 |
| Ondansetron |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$548 across 30 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 188 Medical Park DriveSte aBrevard, NC 28712-4188Phone: (828) 883-9600Fax: (828) 254-1614
- 1032 Fleming StreetHendersonville, NC 28791-3532Phone: (828) 696-3099Fax: (828) 696-3868
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-24
- Last updated
- 2025-11-03
- Certified
- 2025-11-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Decosta's NPI number?
- Joseph Decosta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750371605, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Decosta's specialty?
- Joseph Decosta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joseph Decosta located?
- Joseph Decosta's practice location on file with NPPES is 291 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803-1527.
- What is Joseph Decosta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Decosta is (828) 254-0881.
- Does Joseph Decosta accept Medicare?
- Joseph Decosta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Decosta's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Decosta's NPI (1750371605) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.