Joel Horton, M.D.
NPI 1851754121 · Rheumatology Physician · Tulsa, OK
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joel Horton, M.D. is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Tulsa, OK (NPI 1851754121).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851754121
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 37897 (OK)
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
10 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
726 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 | 432 | $118 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 247 | $83 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 19 | $155 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 15 | $7 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 13 | $102 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $7–$155 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 47 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 762 | 246 |
| Prednisone | 549 | 187 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 470 | 158 |
| Leflunomide | 381 | 96 |
| Celecoxib | 229 | 64 |
| Gabapentin | 172 | 48 |
| Folic Acid | 149 | 55 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$361 across 24 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
- 2016-04-03
- Last updated
- 2021-12-14
- Certified
- 2021-12-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joel Horton's NPI number?
- Joel Horton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851754121, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joel Horton's specialty?
- Joel Horton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joel Horton located?
- Joel Horton's practice location on file with NPPES is 1245 S Utica Ave Ste 202, Tulsa, OK 74104-4214.
- What is Joel Horton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joel Horton is (918) 579-2540.
- Does Joel Horton accept Medicare?
- Joel Horton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joel Horton's NPI active?
- Yes — Joel Horton's NPI (1851754121) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.