JOEL CHRISTOPHER NUNLEY M.D.
NPI 1598708281
Family Medicine in Tulsa, OK

Active since June 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.24/100
CMS Quality Rating
1717 S UTICA AVE STE A, TULSA, OK 74104(918) 748-7557(918) 403-0383 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 21, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Joel Christopher Nunley M.d. NPPES

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

JOEL CHRISTOPHER NUNLEY M.D. (NPI 1598708281) is an individual family medicine provider in Tulsa, Oklahoma, licensed in Oklahoma (24183) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Scott Memorial Health, and is a graduate of University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598708281
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameJOEL CHRISTOPHER NUNLEYCredential: M.D.
Location Address1717 S UTICA AVE STE ATulsa, OK 74104
Mailing Address1717 S Utica Ave Ste ATulsa, OK 74104-5346 · (918) 748-7557 · Fax (918) 403-0383
Fax(918) 403-0383
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Oklahoma College Of MedicineGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateJune 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 21, 2018
✔ NPI 1598708281 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in OK · 24183
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.
Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License 01063492A (IN)
1717 S UTICA AVE STE A, Tulsa, OK 74104

Accepted 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

Joel Christopher Nunley 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 ID6709819873
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070801000646
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 Joel Nunley reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
1923 S UTICA AVE, DAVIS TOWER 200
Tulsa, OK 74104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oklahoma enrollment
  • 820 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
6161 S YALE AVE
Tulsa, OK 74136
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oklahoma enrollment
  • 226 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1 MEMORIAL DR
Alton, IL 62002
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 77 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 3

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
146 services142 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
137 services135 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
40 services39 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Scott Memorial Health

Critical Access Hospitals · Scottsburg, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number151334
Location1451 N Gardner StScottsburg, IN 47170 · Scott County
Emergency services

St John Owasso

Acute Care Hospitals · Owasso, OK
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number370227
Location12451 East 100th Street NorthOwasso, OK 74055 · Tulsa County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ascension St John Broken Arrow

Acute Care Hospitals · Broken Arrow, OK
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number370235
Location1000 West Boise CircleBroken Arrow, OK 74012 · Tulsa County
Emergency services

Ascension St John Sapulpa

Critical Access Hospitals · Sapulpa, OK
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number371312
Location1004 East BryanSapulpa, OK 74066 · Creek County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 74104 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
$82.46 typical visit price
range $53.00 – $162.61
Typical copayment $20.61 (range $13.25 – $40.65)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.27 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $132.40
Typical copayment $23.56 (range $4.17 – $33.10)
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.

91.24/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality74.13
Promoting Interoperability100
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.

Emergency Medicine
1717 S UTICA AVE STE A
TULSA, OK 74104
Emergency Medicine
1717 S UTICA AVE STE A
TULSA, OK 74104
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
1717 S UTICA AVE STE A
TULSA, OK 74104
Emergency Medicine
1717 S UTICA AVE STE A
TULSA, OK 74104
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1717 S UTICA AVE STE A
TULSA, OK 74104
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1717 S UTICA AVE STE A
TULSA, OK 74104
Family Medicine
1717 S UTICA AVE STE A
TULSA, OK 74104
Family Medicine
1717 S UTICA AVE STE A
TULSA, OK 74104

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 Joel Nunley's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joel Nunley is 1598708281. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 13, 2006.

Where is Joel Nunley located?

Joel Nunley practices at 1717 S Utica Ave Ste A, Tulsa, OK 74104. The listed phone number is (918) 748-7557.

What is Joel Nunley's specialty?

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

Is Joel Nunley enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joel Nunley 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 Joel Nunley's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joel Nunley reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: St. John Physicians, Inc. (Tulsa, OK), Emergency Medicine Physicians Of Tulsa County, LLC (Tulsa, OK) and Southeastern Emergency Physicians Of Memphis LLC (Alton, IL). 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 Joel Nunley's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joel Nunley accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma list Joel Nunley 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 Joel Nunley affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joel Nunley is affiliated with Scott Memorial Health, St John Owasso, Ascension St John Broken Arrow and Ascension St John Sapulpa.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joel Nunley was last updated on August 21, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.