Joel Wright, M.D.
NPI 1821187303 · Family Medicine Physician · Safford, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joel Wright, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Safford, AZ (NPI 1821187303).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821187303
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 16234 (AZ)
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
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
146 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 64 | $8 |
| Urine Microalbumin (protein) Analysis82044 | 45 | $6 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 20 | $3 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 17 | $10 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$10 (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 · 109 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 258 | 60 |
| Losartan Potassium | 242 | 56 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 227 | 53 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 221 | 57 |
| Lisinopril | 217 | 63 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 180 | 41 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$322 across 18 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
- 2006-10-12
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joel Wright's NPI number?
- Joel Wright's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821187303, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joel Wright's specialty?
- Joel Wright is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joel Wright located?
- Joel Wright's practice location on file with NPPES is 1492 S. 20th Ave., Safford, AZ 85546.
- What is Joel Wright's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joel Wright is (928) 348-2151.
- Does Joel Wright accept Medicare?
- Joel Wright is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joel Wright's NPI active?
- Yes — Joel Wright's NPI (1821187303) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.