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JOSEPH DONOVAN DIXON MD
NPI 1174985345
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Ypsilanti, MI

Active since March 25, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
IHA PALLIATIVE CARE, 5301 E HURON RIVER DRIVE SUITE 2119, YPSILANTI, MI 48197(734) 712-7255 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 12, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 12, 2026, Sep 28, 2026, Jul 22, 2024 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

About Joseph Donovan Dixon Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JOSEPH DONOVAN DIXON MD (NPI 1174985345) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Ypsilanti, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4301504101) and active in the NPI registry since March 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Joe Mercy Hospital System Livonia, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174985345
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH DONOVAN DIXONCredential: MD
Location AddressIHA PALLIATIVE CARE, 5301 E HURON RIVER DRIVE SUITE 2119Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Mailing Address24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, Suite J2000Ann Arbor, MI 48105 · (734) 747-6766
Phone(734) 712-7255
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateMarch 25, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 12, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 12, 2026
✔ NPI 1174985345 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 4301504101
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedEmergency Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineTaxonomy 207PH0002X · License 4301504101 (MI)
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 4301504101 (MI)
Also ListedFamily Medicine · Geriatric MedicineTaxonomy 207QG0300X · License 4301504010 (MI)
IHA PALLIATIVE CARE, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 12366 Oak Valley DrAnn Arbor, MI 48103-8944 · Phone (877) 227-8823 · Fax (313) 578-6393
Location 27100 Stadium DrKalamazoo, MI 49009-9423 · Phone (269) 345-0273 · Fax (269) 345-8522

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joseph Donovan Dixon Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID345580858
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210811001834
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Dixon reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Iha Health Services Corporation
1.3 mi
Surgical Critical Care
5301 E. HURON RIVER DR.
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 1,480 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1235659574 (734) 712-7017
Regents Of The University Of Michigan
8.0 mi
Primary Podiatric Medicine
400 E EISENHOWER PKWY, SUITE B
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1003848144 (Michigan)
  • 2,377 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1770508350 (734) 647-5871

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
41 services41 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
30 services24 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
28 services25 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
15 services13 patients
Advance care planning, each additional 30 minutes 99498
Advance care planning involves discussing and documenting your future health care preferences in case you're unable to make decisions for yourself. Each additional 30 minutes allows more time to explore your wishes, values, and goals for treatment.
13 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

St Joe Mercy Hospital System Livonia

Acute Care Hospitals · Livonia, MI
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number230002
Location36475 Five Mile RoadLivonia, MI 48154 · Wayne County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

JORDAN MARIE RICHTER CNP
Nurse Practitioner
IHA PALLIATIVE CARE, 5301 E HURON RIVER DRIVE SUITE 2119
YPSILANTI, MI 48197
Washtenaw County (734) 712-8676
DR. JESSICA LEVELY CORCORAN MD
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
IHA PALLIATIVE CARE, 5301 E HURON RIVER DRIVE SUITE 2119
YPSILANTI, MI 48197
Washtenaw County (734) 712-7255
DR. ALYSSA MARIE KAVA PA-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
IHA PALLIATIVE CARE, 5301 E HURON RIVER DRIVE SUITE 2119
YPSILANTI, MI 48197
Washtenaw County (734) 712-8676
DR. KRISTEN MICHELE PALOMBA MD
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
IHA PALLIATIVE CARE, 5301 E HURON RIVER DRIVE SUITE 2119
YPSILANTI, MI 48197
Washtenaw County (734) 712-7255
DR. PAVEN UPPAL DO
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
IHA PALLIATIVE CARE, 5301 E HURON RIVER DRIVE SUITE 2119
YPSILANTI, MI 48197
Washtenaw County (734) 712-7255
HIBA SAMAHA MD
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
IHA PALLIATIVE CARE, 5301 E HURON RIVER DRIVE SUITE 2119
YPSILANTI, MI 48197
Washtenaw County (734) 712-7255
SALAS ULHAS SABNIS MD
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
IHA PALLIATIVE CARE, 5301 E HURON RIVER DRIVE SUITE 219
YPSILANTI, MI 48197
Washtenaw County (734) 712-7255
MEGAN ELIZABETH PATIN CNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
IHA PALLIATIVE CARE, 5301 E HURON RIVER DRIVE SUITE 2119
YPSILANTI, MI 48197
Washtenaw County (734) 712-8676

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Joseph Dixon's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Dixon is 1174985345. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 25, 2016.

Where is Joseph Dixon located?

Joseph Dixon practices at Iha Palliative Care 5301 E Huron River Drive Suite 2119, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. The listed phone number is (734) 712-7255.

What is Joseph Dixon's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Joseph Dixon enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Dixon is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Joseph Dixon's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Dixon reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Iha Health Services Corporation (Ypsilanti, MI) and Regents Of The University Of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Joseph Dixon's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Dixon accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and 1 other insurer list Joseph Dixon as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Joseph Dixon affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Dixon is affiliated with St Joe Mercy Hospital System Livonia.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Dixon was last updated on October 12, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.