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DR. AARON KRISS JOSEPH M.D.
NPI 1538148168
Dermatology - MOHS-Micrographic Surgery in Spring, TX

Active since January 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
2340 N GRAND PKWY W, SPRING, TX 77389(713) 442-0427 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 17, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 17, 2023, Oct 18, 2022, Oct 21, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Aaron Kriss Joseph M.d. NPPES

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

DR. AARON KRISS JOSEPH M.D. (NPI 1538148168) is an individual mohs-micrographic surgery provider in Spring, Texas, licensed in Texas (J6512) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Houston, and is a graduate of Baylor College Of Medicine (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538148168
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ND0101X
Provider Legal NameDR. AARON KRISS JOSEPHCredential: M.D.
Location Address2340 N GRAND PKWY WSpring, TX 77389-1917
Mailing Address11511 Shadow Creek PkwyPearland, TX 77584-7298 · (713) 442-0000
Phone(713) 442-0427
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSBaylor College Of MedicineGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateJanuary 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 17, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 17, 2023
✔ NPI 1538148168 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatology · MOHS-Micrographic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ND0101X
License✔ Licensed in TX · J6512
Definition
The highly-trained surgeons that perform Mohs Micrographic Surgery are specialists both in dermatology and pathology. With their extensive knowledge of the skin and unique pathological skills, they are able to remove only diseased tissue, preserving healthy tissue and minimizing the cosmetic impact of the surgery. Mohs surgeons who belong to the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) have completed a minimum of one year of fellowship training at one of the ACMS-approved training centers in the U.S.
Also ListedDermatologyTaxonomy 207N00000X · License J6512 (TX)
2340 N GRAND PKWY W, Spring, TX 77389
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11001 Campbell RdHouston, TX 77055-7407 · Phone (713) 442-6900

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0300568TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

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. Aaron Kriss Joseph 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 ID7315045275
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100831000376
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Aaron Joseph reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Radiant Dermatology And Aesthetics PLLC
12 mi
Dermatology
22659 HIGHWAY 59 N, SUITE 140
Kingwood, TX 77339
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 13 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1760843494 (281) 973-4159
Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group, PLLC
26 mi
Multi-Specialty
2727 W HOLCOMBE BLVD
Houston, TX 77025
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,649 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013915255 (713) 442-0000
Oliver Street 5.01(a) Inc.
211 mi
Dermatology
5310 HARVEST HILL RD STE 290
Dallas, TX 75230
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 163 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1457695413 (214) 420-0672

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77389 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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Biopsy Follow-Up
Percentage of new patients whose biopsy results have been reviewed and communicated to the primary care/referring physician and patient by the performing physician
100%85 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
98%295 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
27%30 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%
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.
26%507 patients2/55-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.
61%1,326 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
83%35 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…
61%1,326 patients3/55-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%1,326 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.

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 Aaron Joseph's NPI number?

The NPI number for Aaron Joseph is 1538148168. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 12, 2006.

Where is Aaron Joseph located?

Aaron Joseph practices at 2340 N Grand Pkwy W, Spring, TX 77389. The listed phone number is (713) 442-0427.

What is Aaron Joseph's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology, specializing in MOHS-Micrographic Surgery, with taxonomy code 207ND0101X.

Is Aaron Joseph enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Aaron Joseph 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 Aaron Joseph's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Aaron Joseph reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Radiant Dermatology And Aesthetics PLLC (Kingwood, TX), Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group, PLLC (Houston, TX) and Oliver Street 5.01(a) Inc. (Dallas, 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 Aaron Joseph's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Aaron Joseph accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list Aaron Joseph 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Aaron Joseph was last updated on October 17, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.