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DR. JOEL G WRIGHT M.D.
NPI 1821187303
Family Medicine in Safford, AZ

Active since October 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1492 S. 20TH AVE., SAFFORD, AZ 85546(928) 348-2151(928) 428-3617 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Joel G Wright M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOEL G WRIGHT M.D. (NPI 1821187303) is an individual family medicine provider in Safford, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (16234) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821187303
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOEL G WRIGHTCredential: M.D.
Location Address1492 S. 20TH AVE.Safford, AZ 85546
Mailing Address1492 S. 20th Ave.Safford, AZ 85546 · (928) 348-2151 · Fax (928) 428-3617
Phone(928) 348-2151
Fax(928) 428-3617
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At DallasGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateOctober 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1821187303 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 16234
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.
1492 S. 20TH AVE., Safford, AZ 85546
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPIND44659AZ
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified28597AZ

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Joel G Wright 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 ID4284705872
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080722000368
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 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.

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.
64 services56 patients
Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis 82044
Urine microalbumin analysis is a test that measures the amount of a protein called albumin in your urine. This protein is usually present in very small amounts, but higher levels can indicate kidney issues. The test is non-invasive and involves a simple urine sample.
45 services40 patients
Urinalysis, manual test 81002
A urinalysis is a simple, non-invasive test that checks the urine for various elements such as sugar, protein, and signs of infection. It can help detect many common conditions, including kidney disease and diabetes. The manual test involves a lab technician examining a urine sample.
20 services18 patients
Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
17 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85546 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
$85.89 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $21.47 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.00 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
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 6

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
5 suppliers25 claims68 services$6.34 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
4 suppliers13 claims20 services$1.11 avg. paid by Medicare
Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers16 claims16 services$41.50 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers19 claims114 services$2.71 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier39 claims39 services$19.63 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
1 supplier60 claims60 services$109.82 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Wright's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joel Wright is 1821187303. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 12, 2006.

Where is Joel Wright located?

Joel Wright practices at 1492 S. 20th Ave., Safford, AZ 85546. The listed phone number is (928) 348-2151.

What is Joel Wright's specialty?

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

Is Joel Wright enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joel Wright 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 Joel Wright accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and UnitedHealthcare list Joel Wright 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 Joel Wright was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.