JOSHUA ESTEP MD
NPI 1760923015
Hospitalist in Demorest, GA

Active since March 19, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
541 441 HISTORIC HWY N, DEMOREST, GA 30535(770) 219-8721 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 18, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 18, 2025, Jan 6, 2025, Jan 14, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

About Joshua Estep Md NPPES

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

JOSHUA ESTEP MD (NPI 1760923015) is an individual hospitalist provider in Demorest, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (92290) and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760923015
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSHUA ESTEPCredential: MD
Location Address541 441 HISTORIC HWY NDemorest, GA 30535-4528
Mailing AddressPo Box 742616Atlanta, GA 30374-2616 · (770) 219-8721
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateMarch 19, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 18, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 18, 2025
NPI 1760923015 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in GA · 92290
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MD197750 (OR)
541 441 HISTORIC HWY N, Demorest, GA 30535

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11500 Oglethorpe Ave, Suite 200DAthens, GA 30606-2179 · Phone (706) 389-3875 · Fax (706) 389-3876
Location 2930 SW Abbey StNewport, OR 97365-4820 · Phone (541) 265-2244

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joshua Estep 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 ID7416233051
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220920002872
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 2

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 moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
15 services13 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Gainesville, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number110029
Location743 Spring StreetGainesville, GA 30501 · Hall County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham

Acute Care Hospitals · Demorest, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110041
Location541 Historic Highway 441-NorthDemorest, GA 30535 · Habersham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30535 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
$124.10 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $31.02 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers13 claims13 services$19.66 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
3 suppliers13 claims13 services$7.81 avg. paid by Medicare
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 suppliers13 claims13 services$110.22 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 10

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

Hospitalist
541 441 HISTORIC HWY N
DEMOREST, GA 30535
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
541 441 HISTORIC HWY N
DEMOREST, GA 30535
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
541 441 HISTORIC HWY N
DEMOREST, GA 30535
Medicare Defined Swing Bed Unit
541 441 HISTORIC HWY N
DEMOREST, GA 30535
Skilled Nursing Facility
541 441 HISTORIC HWY N
DEMOREST, GA 30535
General Acute Care Hospital (Rural)
541 441 HISTORIC HWY N
DEMOREST, GA 30535
Hospitalist
541 441 HISTORIC HWY N
DEMOREST, GA 30535
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
541 441 HISTORIC HWY N
DEMOREST, GA 30535

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 Estep's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joshua Estep is 1760923015. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 19, 2017.

Where is Joshua Estep located?

Joshua Estep practices at 541 441 Historic Hwy N, Demorest, GA 30535. The listed phone number is (770) 219-8721.

What is Joshua Estep's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Joshua Estep enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joshua Estep 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.

What insurance does Joshua Estep accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. list Joshua Estep 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 Estep affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joshua Estep is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc and Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joshua Estep was last updated on February 18, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.