JOSEPH E TEMMING MD
NPI 1407851215
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Crestview Hills, KY

Active since June 17, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
90.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
2616 LEGENDS WAY, CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY 41017(859) 331-3100(859) 331-9147 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 8, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Joseph E Temming Md NPPES

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

JOSEPH E TEMMING MD (NPI 1407851215) is an individual rheumatology provider in Crestview Hills, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (29979) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Elizabeth Edgewood, and is a graduate of Ohio State University College Of Medicine (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407851215
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH E TEMMINGCredential: MD
Location Address2616 LEGENDS WAYCrestview Hills, KY 41017-2418
Mailing Address2616 Legends WayCrestview Hills, KY 41017-2418 · (859) 331-3100 · Fax (859) 331-9147
Fax(859) 331-9147
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOhio State University College Of MedicineGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateJune 17, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 8, 2013
NPI 1407851215 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
License Licensed in KY · 29979
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
2616 LEGENDS WAY, Crestview Hills, KY 41017

Other Identifiers 4

Medicare UPINF57247KY
Medicare PIN1446503KY
Other110065278KY · Rr Medicare
Medicaid64299795KY

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joseph E Temming 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 ID6002948254
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100723000137
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

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.

Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) J0717
Certolizumab pegol is a medication injected under a doctor's supervision. It's used to treat certain inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. The injection helps reduce symptoms like pain and swelling. Note that this drug isn't for self-administration.
54,800 services12 patients
Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) J0129
Abatacept is a medication administered via injection under a doctor's supervision. It's used to treat conditions like rheumatoid arthritis by moderating the immune system. This code applies when the doctor administers the drug, not for self-administration.
24,950 services31 patients
Injection, denosumab, 1 mg J0897
Denosumab is a medication given via injection to strengthen your bones. It works by slowing down the cells that break down bone, improving bone density and reducing the risk of fractures. It's often used for osteoporosis treatment.
1,980 services20 patients
Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less 96413
Chemotherapy is a treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells. When administered into a vein, it's often through an IV. This procedure usually lasts 1 hour or less. You may feel a slight pinch as the needle is inserted, but it's generally painless.
435 services48 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
367 services177 patients
Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle 96401
This procedure involves giving anti-cancer drugs, which don't contain hormones, into the muscle or under the skin. These drugs help to stop the growth of cancer cells. The process is usually quick and done by a healthcare professional.
307 services32 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

St Elizabeth Edgewood

Acute Care Hospitals · Edgewood, KY
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number180035
Location1 Medical Village DriveEdgewood, KY 41017 · Kenton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 41017 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
$122.77 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $30.69 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.94 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $23.48 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

90.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality80.76
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%3,611 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
99%544 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pain Assessment and Follow-Up
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older with documentation of a pain assessment using a standardized tool(s) on each visit AND documentation of a follow-up plan when pain is present
100%3,599 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
98%1,375 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
71%1,375 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Assessment and Classification of Disease Prognosis
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who have an assessment and classification of disease prognosis at least once within 12 months
100%295 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Functional Status Assessment
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for whom a functional status assessment was performed at least once within 12 months
100%294 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Periodic Assessment of Disease Activity
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who have an assessment and classification of disease activity within 12 months
100%295 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Tuberculosis Screening
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who have documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) screening performed and results interpreted within 6 months prior to receiving a first course of therapy using a…
100%130 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
0%1,375 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 12

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

Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
2616 LEGENDS WAY
CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY 41017
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
2616 LEGENDS WAY
CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY 41017
Physical Therapist
2616 LEGENDS WAY
CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY 41017
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
2616 LEGENDS WAY
CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY 41017
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
2616 LEGENDS WAY
CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY 41017
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
2616 LEGENDS WAY
CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY 41017
Nurse Practitioner
2616 LEGENDS WAY
CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY 41017
Physician Assistant
2616 LEGENDS WAY
CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY 41017

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 Temming's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Temming is 1407851215. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 17, 2005.

Where is Joseph Temming located?

Joseph Temming practices at 2616 Legends Way, Crestview Hills, KY 41017. The listed phone number is (859) 331-3100.

What is Joseph Temming's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Joseph Temming enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Temming 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 Temming accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Home State Health and Ambetter of Tennessee list Joseph Temming 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 Temming affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Temming is affiliated with St Elizabeth Edgewood.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Temming was last updated on October 8, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 years 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.