Joshua Argo, M.D.
NPI 1871708123 · Surgery Physician · Tuscaloosa, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joshua Argo, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Tuscaloosa, AL (NPI 1871708123).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871708123
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 27037 (AL)
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
2,379 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Muscle And/Or Tissue, Each Additional 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11046 | 730 | $49 |
| Removal of Muscle And/Or Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11043 | 463 | $133 |
| Removal of Bone, Each Additional 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11047 | 319 | $87 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 275 | $46 |
| Removal of Bone, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11044 | 155 | $196 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, Each Additional 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11045 | 144 | $23 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9 % Sodium Chloridebrand: Sodium Chloride | 124 | 13 |
| Dalbavancin Hclbrand: Dalvance | 93 | 28 |
| Dextrose 5 % in Waterbrand: Dextrose in Water | 92 | 28 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 85 | 62 |
| Daptomycin | 72 | — |
| Ertapenem Sodiumbrand: Ertapenem | 64 | — |
| Levofloxacin | 54 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,395 across 32 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
- 2007-05-11
- Last updated
- 2019-05-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joshua Argo's NPI number?
- Joshua Argo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871708123, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joshua Argo's specialty?
- Joshua Argo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joshua Argo located?
- Joshua Argo's practice location on file with NPPES is 1031 Fairfax Park, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406-2209.
- What is Joshua Argo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joshua Argo is (205) 345-2211.
- Does Joshua Argo accept Medicare?
- Joshua Argo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joshua Argo's NPI active?
- Yes — Joshua Argo's NPI (1871708123) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-05-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.