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DR. JOSHUA CRAIG JOYCE M.D.
NPI 1518200310
Anesthesiology in Paducah, KY

Active since March 29, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
88.31/100
CMS Quality Rating
2501 KENTUCKY AVE, PADUCAH, KY 42003(230) 459-8492(214) 687-9403 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Jul 3, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Joshua Craig Joyce M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOSHUA CRAIG JOYCE M.D. (NPI 1518200310) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Paducah, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (50257) and active in the NPI registry since March 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518200310
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSHUA CRAIG JOYCECredential: M.D.
Location Address2501 KENTUCKY AVEPaducah, KY 42003-3813
Mailing Address497 Millpond RdLexington, KY 40514-1756 · (859) 797-2922
Phone(230) 459-8492
Fax(214) 687-9403
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Kentucky College Of MedicineGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1518200310 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 50257
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
2501 KENTUCKY AVE, Paducah, KY 42003
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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

Dr. Joshua Craig Joyce 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 ID7911208830
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170815004239, I20181211002785, I20250320000154
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Joshua Joyce reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Apex Anesthesia Partners, PLLC
Same address
Anesthesiology
2501 KENTUCKY AVE
Paducah, KY 42003
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 61 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1902373772 (270) 575-2100
Northstar Anesthesia Of Kentucky, PLLC
182 mi
Anesthesiology
4000 KRESGE WAY
Louisville, KY 40207
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 125 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1386938900 (502) 896-5000
Rural Health Pain Management LLC
185 mi
Pain Medicine
1601 NEW CASTLE RD
Forrest City, AR 72335
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 28 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265039556 (870) 261-0000
Commonwealth Anesthesia, Psc
239 mi
Anesthesiology
150 N EAGLE CREEK DR
Lexington, KY 40509
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 462 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437196300 (859) 967-5000
Northstar Anesthesia Of West Virginia, PLLC
554 mi
Anesthesiology
6225 N STATE HIGHWAY 161 STE 200
Irving, TX 75038
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
  • 263 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1821448150 (214) 687-0001

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 4

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 of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
56 services55 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 64415
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.
54 services52 patients
Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
22 services22 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.
20 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Paducah, KY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number180102
Location1530 Lone Oak RoadPaducah, KY 42003 · Mc Cracken County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Poplar Bluff, MO
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number260119
Location3100 Oak Grove RoadPoplar Bluff, MO 63901 · Butler County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mon Health Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Morgantown, WV
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number510024
Location1200 Jd Anderson DriveMorgantown, WV 26505 · Monongalia County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

88.31/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality86.25
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

DR. AUSTIN MCCUISTON M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
2501 KENTUCKY AVE
PADUCAH, KY 42003
McCracken County (270) 575-2244
CHASITY NICOLE MCINTYRE PHARMD
Pharmacist
2501 KENTUCKY AVE
PADUCAH, KY 42003
McCracken County (270) 415-7660
MS. LESLIE MARIE FERGUSON ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
2501 KENTUCKY AVE
PADUCAH, KY 42003
McCracken County (270) 575-2100
MACKENZIE PIERCE
Nurse Practitioner
2501 KENTUCKY AVE
PADUCAH, KY 42003
McCracken County (270) 575-2100
MRS. THU-TRANG CLEO THI KING PA
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
2501 KENTUCKY AVE
PADUCAH, KY 42003
McCracken County (270) 575-2180
KATIE RILEY
Nurse Practitioner
2501 KENTUCKY AVE
PADUCAH, KY 42003
McCracken County (270) 575-2100
ROSE NICHOLS
Registered Nurse (Emergency)
2501 KENTUCKY AVE
PADUCAH, KY 42003
McCracken County (270) 575-2100
DR. ROBERT TIMOTHY MABRY M.D.
Emergency Medicine
2501 KENTUCKY AVE
PADUCAH, KY 42003
McCracken County (270) 744-9600

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 Joyce's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joshua Joyce is 1518200310. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2013.

Where is Joshua Joyce located?

Joshua Joyce practices at 2501 Kentucky Ave, Paducah, KY 42003. The listed phone number is (230) 459-8492.

What is Joshua Joyce's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Joshua Joyce enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joshua Joyce 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 Joshua Joyce's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joshua Joyce reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Apex Anesthesia Partners, PLLC (Paducah, KY), Northstar Anesthesia Of Kentucky, PLLC (Louisville, KY), Rural Health Pain Management LLC (Forrest City, AR), Commonwealth Anesthesia, Psc (Lexington, KY) and Northstar Anesthesia Of West Virginia, PLLC (Irving, TX). 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 Joshua Joyce's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Joshua Joyce affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joshua Joyce is affiliated with Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital, Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center and Mon Health Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joshua Joyce was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.