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JOSEPH STEPHEN FLAX PA-C
NPI 1225923535
Physician Assistant in Lakin, KS

Active since June 09, 2025PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
500 E THORPE ST, LAKIN, KS 67860(620) 355-7111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 9, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Joseph Stephen Flax Pa-c NPPES

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

JOSEPH STEPHEN FLAX PA-C (NPI 1225923535) is an individual physician assistant in Lakin, Kansas and active in the NPI registry since June 2025. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Centura St. Catherine Hospital-garden City, and is a graduate of Other (2025).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225923535
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH STEPHEN FLAXCredential: PA-C
Location Address500 E THORPE STLakin, KS 67860-9625
Mailing Address3800 Post RdHays, KS 67601-9804 · (785) 342-5983
Phone(620) 355-7111
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2025
Enumeration DateJune 9, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJune 6, 2025
✔ NPI 1225923535 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
500 E THORPE ST, Lakin, KS 67860
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Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joseph Stephen Flax Pa-c 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 ID4688172190
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250813000490
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Centura St. Catherine Hospital-Garden City

Acute Care Hospitals · Garden City, KS
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number170023
Location401 East SpruceGarden City, KS 67846 · Finney County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Kearny County Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Lakin, KS
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number171313
Location500 Thorpe StreetLakin, KS 67860 · Kearny County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 67860 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$81.98 typical visit price
range $53.00 – $161.67
Typical copayment $20.49 (range $13.25 – $40.41)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.40 typical visit price
range $16.88 – $132.11
Typical copayment $16.60 (range $4.22 – $33.02)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 18

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

MR. DAVID CARL BOSE CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
500 E THORPE ST
LAKIN, KS 67860
Kearny County (620) 355-7111
RAUL LEYVA-MONTES PA-C
Physician Assistant
500 E THORPE ST
LAKIN, KS 67860
Kearny County (620) 355-7111
HANNAH JOANN SCHAUF PA-C
Physician Assistant
500 E THORPE ST
LAKIN, KS 67860
Kearny County (620) 355-7111
KENDAL JAY CARSWELL SR. LMSW, LCAC
Social Worker
500 E THORPE ST
LAKIN, KS 67860
Kearny County (785) 355-7112
KEARNY COUNTY HOSPITAL
Assisted Living Facility
500 E THORPE ST
LAKIN, KS 67860
Kearny County (620) 355-7111
KEARNY COUNTY HOSPITAL
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
500 E THORPE ST
LAKIN, KS 67860
Kearny County (620) 355-7111
JESSICA CHARIS RANDOLPH NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
500 E THORPE ST
LAKIN, KS 67860
Kearny County (620) 355-7111
MS. KARMA DEE HUCK RD, LD
Dietitian, Registered
500 E THORPE ST
LAKIN, KS 67860
Kearny County (620) 355-7111

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 Flax's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Flax is 1225923535. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2025.

Where is Joseph Flax located?

Joseph Flax practices at 500 E Thorpe St, Lakin, KS 67860. The listed phone number is (620) 355-7111.

What is Joseph Flax's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Joseph Flax enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Flax 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.

What insurance does Joseph Flax accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer list Joseph Flax 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 Flax affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Flax is affiliated with Centura St. Catherine Hospital-Garden City and Kearny County Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Flax was last updated on June 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 months 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.