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DR. JOSHUA WILLIAM ANCEL WOOD DNP, FNP-C
NPI 1437722394
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Merrillville, IN

Active since July 20, 2021PECOS Enrolled
4.79/100
CMS Quality Rating
521 E 86TH AVE, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410(847) 920-0901 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 10, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 10, 2025, Jul 27, 2021, Jul 20, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Joshua William Ancel Wood Dnp, Fnp-c NPPES

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

DR. JOSHUA WILLIAM ANCEL WOOD DNP, FNP-C (NPI 1437722394) is an individual family provider in Merrillville, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (71011355A) and active in the NPI registry since July 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Mary Medical Center Inc, and maintains a secondary practice location in Kissimmee.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437722394
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSHUA WILLIAM ANCEL WOODCredential: DNP, FNP-C
Location Address521 E 86TH AVEMerrillville, IN 46410-6173
Mailing AddressPo Box 420237Kissimmee, FL 34742-0237 · (574) 780-6975 · Fax (574) 406-7284
Phone(847) 920-0901
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 10, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 10, 2025
✔ NPI 1437722394 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 71011355A
Also ListedNurse PractitionerTaxonomy 363L00000X · License 209026969 (IL), APRN11024047 (FL)
521 E 86TH AVE, Merrillville, IN 46410
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12642 Tranquility WayKissimmee, FL 34746 · Phone (574) 780-6975 ext. 34920

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc., CareSource.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 (PECOS)

Dr. Joshua William Ancel Wood Dnp, Fnp-c is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID2961806658
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210803000488, I20240305003909, I20240912004545
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 9

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.

Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99349
An established patient home visit is a medical appointment conducted at your home, typically lasting around 40 minutes. This service is ideal for patients who may find it difficult to travel to a healthcare facility. During this visit, a healthcare professional will evaluate your health status, manage your care, and answer any health-related questions you may have.
1,682 services225 patients
Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes 99350
An established patient home visit is a service where a healthcare professional visits a patient's home for a check-up or treatment. The visit typically lasts for about an hour. This service is especially beneficial for patients who may have difficulty traveling to a healthcare facility.
404 services157 patients
Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, first 30 minutes provided personally by health care professional, per calendar month 99491
Chronic care management services involve a healthcare professional personally providing care for patients with two or more chronic conditions. This service, offered monthly, focuses on the first 30 minutes of care, helping manage and coordinate the patient's health needs.
400 services118 patients
Physician or allowed practitioner supervision of a patient receiving medicare-covered services provided by a participating home health agency (patient not present) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular physician or allow G0181
This service involves a physician overseeing your care while you receive Medicare-covered services from a home health agency. The care you're receiving is complex and involves various disciplines. The physician isn't physically present but regularly supervises your treatment to ensure optimal health outcomes.
270 services92 patients
Physician supervision of a patient under a medicare-approved hospice (patient not present) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular physician development and/or revision of care plans, review of subsequent reports of patien G0182
This service involves a doctor overseeing a patient's care in a hospice, even when the patient isn't present. The doctor regularly creates or adjusts care plans, and reviews patient reports. This supervision is needed for complex, multidisciplinary treatments. It's part of ensuring quality care under Medicare's hospice benefit.
198 services62 patients
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and G0180
This is a service where a doctor or authorized practitioner certifies that you require Medicare-covered home health services. They will communicate with the home health agency and review reports on your health status to ensure you receive appropriate care. This does not involve an in-person visit.
81 services68 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

St Mary Medical Center Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Hobart, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150034
Location1500 S Lake Park AveHobart, IN 46342 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46410 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
$82.04 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $20.51 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.22 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $23.55 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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.

4.79/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality0
Promoting Interoperability0
Improvement Activities0
Cost15.98

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers16 claims16 services$68.43 avg. paid by Medicare
Lightweight wheelchair K0003
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
2 suppliers13 claims13 services$28.00 avg. paid by Medicare
Heavy duty wheelchair K0006
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$35.06 avg. paid by Medicare
Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) K0195
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N
2 suppliers13 claims13 services$7.74 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$32.16 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 15

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

VANESSA QUALLS LMHC
Counselor (Mental Health)
521 E 86TH AVE
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Lake County (219) 323-3311
LARRY M SALBERG M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
521 E 86TH AVE, SUITE Z
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Lake County (219) 769-0777
MISS VICTORIA LYNN AREVALO MA
Counselor (Mental Health)
521 E 86TH AVE
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Lake County (219) 323-3311
KNOX DIAGNOSTICS, LLC
Clinical Medical Laboratory
521 E 86TH AVE
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Lake County (872) 233-4509
CHIRAG PATEL M.D.
Internal Medicine
521 E 86TH AVE, SUITE Z
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Lake County (219) 769-0777
ELISE D BALLARD NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
521 E 86TH AVE
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Lake County (219) 769-5227
INDY ORTHOPEDICS
Orthopaedic Surgery
521 E 86TH AVE, SUITE P
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Lake County (219) 755-4550
KAREN M WYSS P.T.
Physical Therapist
521 E 86TH AVE, SUITE J
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Lake County (219) 756-2722

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 Joshua Wood's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joshua Wood is 1437722394. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2021.

Where is Joshua Wood located?

Joshua Wood practices at 521 E 86th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410. The listed phone number is (847) 920-0901.

What is Joshua Wood's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Joshua Wood enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joshua Wood is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Joshua Wood accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. and CareSource list Joshua Wood 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 Joshua Wood affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joshua Wood is affiliated with St Mary Medical Center Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joshua Wood was last updated on October 10, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.