Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Fluence, MD

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Anesthesiology Physician · Modesto, CA

  • NPI 1952322729
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 47 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
600 Coffee RD
Modesto, CA 953554201
(209) 521-6097

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 1, 2013
Year of graduation
1979 — 47 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207LP2900X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G42660
Medicaid
CA #00G426601

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1952322729. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,987
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$190,191
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 422 214 $130
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 362 57 $1
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 192 124 $92
64635 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint 117 92 $265
64636 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint 109 88 $82
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level 100 49 $112
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level 92 45 $63
99152 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 80 59 $12
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 77 65 $100
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 59 54 $59

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Modesto Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician, average services per provider: 79. This provider delivers 25× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$202
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Nevro Corp. 4 $107.93
Biotronik Nro, INC. 1 $54.71
Abbott Laboratories 1 $23.50
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $15.83

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$202

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
112
Patients
25
Total drug cost
$2,590
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 67 11 $1,316
Cephalexin Generic 29 14 $131
Etodolac Generic 16 0 $1,144

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joseph Fluence's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Fluence practices Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in Modesto, CA.
Where does Dr. Joseph Fluence practice?
Dr. Joseph Fluence practices at 600 Coffee RD, Modesto, CA 953554201. Office phone: 2095216097.
What is Dr. Joseph Fluence's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Fluence's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952322729, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Fluence accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Fluence accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Fluence commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.