1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. Georgia
  4. Waycross
  5. Family Medicine
  6. NPI Profile

DR. JOSHUA WADE MCCARTHY MD
NPI 1578827408
Family Medicine in Waycross, GA

Active since June 26, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
407 W ONEIDA ST, WAYCROSS, GA 31501(912) 338-0065(912) 338-0920 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 19, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Joshua Wade Mccarthy Md NPPES

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

DR. JOSHUA WADE MCCARTHY MD (NPI 1578827408) is an individual family medicine provider in Waycross, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (71782) and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Satilla Health, and maintains a secondary practice location in Waycross.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578827408
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSHUA WADE MCCARTHYCredential: MD
Location Address407 W ONEIDA STWaycross, GA 31501-5320
Mailing Address407 W Oneida StWaycross, GA 31501-5320 · (912) 338-0065 · Fax (912) 338-0920
Phone(912) 338-0065
Fax(912) 338-0920
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical College Of Georgia School Of MedicineGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJune 26, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJune 19, 2024
NPPES CertifiedJune 19, 2024
✔ NPI 1578827408 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 71782
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
407 W ONEIDA ST, Waycross, GA 31501
Open in Google Maps ↗

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12507 Alice StWaycross, GA 31501-6237 · Phone (912) 338-0065

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.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. Joshua Wade Mccarthy 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 ID2769620475
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150616002525
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

6

Medicare enrollment records show Joshua Mccarthy reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

South Georgia Physicians Group, LLC
0.1 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1406 HABERSHAM DR
Waycross, GA 31501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 11 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1316501372 (912) 287-1130
Bacon County Health Services, Inc.
0.5 mi
Orthopaedic Surgery
2003 ALICE ST, STE A
Waycross, GA 31501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 14 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1720302292 (912) 287-1130
St Vincents Ambulatory Care Inc
74 mi
Neurological Surgery
2 SHIRCLIFF WAY, SUITE 600
Jacksonville, FL 32204
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St Vincent's Ambulatory Care Inc
  • 56 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1417987124 (904) 308-6769
South Georgia ER Services, LLC
91 mi
Emergency Medicine
7505 WATERS AVE STE F10
Savannah, GA 31406
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 11 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1548763899 (888) 545-5551
Hospital Physician Services - Southeast Professional Corporation
195 mi
Hospitalist
2151 W SPRING ST
Monroe, GA 30655
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 777 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1760410385 (770) 267-8461
Privia Medical Group Of Georgia LLC
198 mi
Internal Medicine
101 YORKTOWN DR
Fayetteville, GA 30214
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 759 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013313857 (770) 460-4285

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 8

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.

Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes 99307
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day typically lasts about 10 minutes. This service involves a healthcare professional checking on your health status, answering any questions you may have, and monitoring your progress. This routine check ensures your recovery is on track and any concerns are addressed promptly.
264 services62 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.
182 services107 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
110 services81 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
40 services28 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
39 services20 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Memorial Satilla Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Waycross, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110003
Location1900 Tebeau StreetWaycross, GA 31501 · Ware County
Emergency services

Southeast Georgia Health System- Brunswick Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · Brunswick, GA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110025
Location2415 Parkwood DriveBrunswick, GA 31520 · Glynn County
Emergency services

Bacon County Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Alma, GA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number111327
Location302 South Wayne StreetAlma, GA 31510 · Bacon County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 31501 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
$83.23 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.84 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
95%112 patients4/55-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.
95%4,621 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
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…
50%174 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
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%137 patients4/55-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.
22%1,928 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
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…
100%1,909 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…
18%1,909 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
20%1,909 patients
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 13

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
8 suppliers32 claims75 services$6.08 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
3 suppliers12 claims18 services$1.07 avg. paid by Medicare
Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing A6212
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
1 supplier13 claims157 services$9.37 avg. paid by Medicare
Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers13 claims57 services$24.33 avg. paid by Medicare
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers20 claims20 services$71.10 avg. paid by Medicare
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
6 suppliers16 claims16 services$23.01 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

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

SATILLA FAMILY MEDICINE, P.C.
Internal Medicine
407 W ONEIDA ST
WAYCROSS, GA 31501
Ware County (912) 338-0065

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 Mccarthy's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joshua Mccarthy is 1578827408. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 26, 2012.

Where is Joshua Mccarthy located?

Joshua Mccarthy practices at 407 W Oneida St, Waycross, GA 31501. The listed phone number is (912) 338-0065.

What is Joshua Mccarthy's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Joshua Mccarthy enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joshua Mccarthy 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 Mccarthy's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joshua Mccarthy reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: South Georgia Physicians Group, LLC (Waycross, GA), Bacon County Health Services, Inc. (Waycross, GA), St Vincents Ambulatory Care Inc (Jacksonville, FL), South Georgia ER Services, LLC (Savannah, GA), Hospital Physician Services - Southeast Professional Corporation (Monroe, GA) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Mccarthy's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joshua Mccarthy accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Joshua Mccarthy 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 Mccarthy affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joshua Mccarthy is affiliated with Memorial Satilla Health, Southeast Georgia Health System- Brunswick Campus and Bacon County Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joshua Mccarthy was last updated on June 19, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.