Recently Updated NPI Information — some details in this NPI profile have been updated in the NPI registry within the last 60 days.

MR. JOEL EDWARD MESSOM M.D.
NPI 1376921403
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Altoona, PA

Active since May 08, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2918 6TH AVE, ALTOONA, PA 16602(814) 889-2626(814) 889-3197 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 9, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 9, 2026, Oct 2, 2026, Oct 22, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2015).

About Mr. Joel Edward Messom M.d. NPPES

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

MR. JOEL EDWARD MESSOM M.D. (NPI 1376921403) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Altoona, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD466035) and active in the NPI registry since May 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Upmc Altoona, and maintains a secondary practice location in Ebensburg.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376921403
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. JOEL EDWARD MESSOMCredential: M.D.
Location Address2918 6TH AVEAltoona, PA 16602-1917
Mailing Address123 Providence DrJohnstown, PA 15904-1277 · (203) 584-2725
Fax(814) 889-3197
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateMay 8, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 9, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 9, 2026
✔ NPI 1376921403 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD466035
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
2918 6TH AVE, Altoona, PA 16602

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1152 Zeman Dr Ste 201Ebensburg, PA 15931-4130 · Phone (814) 471-2211 · Fax (814) 471-2216

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

Mr. Joel Edward Messom M.d. 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 ID1052656055
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190906002207
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Joel Messom reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

General Acute Care Hospital
501 HOWARD AVE, SUITE F2
Altoona, PA 16601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 54 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural Health
225 KEYSTONE AVE
Cresson, PA 16630
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 771 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1086 FRANKLIN ST
Johnstown, PA 15905
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 103 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
3436 WILLIAM PENN HWY, SUITE 166
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 7,114 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Upmc Altoona

Acute Care Hospitals · Altoona, PA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390073
Location620 Howard AvenueAltoona, PA 16601 · Blair County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 16602 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
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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 13

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

Obstetrics & Gynecology
2918 6TH AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16602
Advanced Practice Midwife
2918 6TH AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16602
Physician Assistant
2918 6TH AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16602
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2918 6TH AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16602
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2918 6TH AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16602
Clinic/Center (Radiology, Mammography)
2918 6TH AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16602
Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)
2918 6TH AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16602
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2918 6TH AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16602

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 Joel Messom's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joel Messom is 1376921403. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 8, 2015.

Where is Joel Messom located?

Joel Messom practices at 2918 6th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602. The listed phone number is (814) 889-2626.

What is Joel Messom's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Joel Messom enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joel Messom 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 Joel Messom's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joel Messom reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Upmc Altoona (Altoona, PA), Dlp Conemaugh Physician Practices LLC (Cresson, PA), Dlp Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center LLC (Johnstown, PA) and University Of Pittsburgh Physicians (Pittsburgh, PA). 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 Joel Messom's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Joel Messom affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joel Messom is affiliated with Upmc Altoona.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joel Messom was last updated on October 9, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.