Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joshua Pletka, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Hand Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · North Andover, MA

  • NPI 1437168846
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
575 Turnpike St, Suite 11
North Andover, MA 018455924
(978) 794-1946
fax (978) 975-3925
Additional location
16 Pelham RD Ste 1
Salem, NH 030793077
(603) 898-2244
fax (603) 898-2227

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 12, 2024
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Massachusetts #268454 · New Hampshire #17729

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1437168846. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,422
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$117,990
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 406 116 $1
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 281 219 $127
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 201 106 $29
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 85 77 $91
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 72 72 $169
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 66 36 $38
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 61 54 $65
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 43 42 $181
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 41 32 $58
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views 32 24 $37

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in North Andover Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 79. This provider delivers 18× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$4,438
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Arthrex, INC. 1 $3,750.00
Medacta USA, INC. 2 $546.51
Painteq LLC 3 $54.27
Endo Pharmaceuticals INC. 2 $48.09
DePuy Synthes Sales INC. 1 $39.48

By nature of payment

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$3,750
Travel and Lodging
$535
Food and Beverage
$154

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
53
Patients
12
Total drug cost
$450
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 33 0 $139
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 20 12 $311

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joshua Pletka's medical specialty?
Dr. Joshua Pletka practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in North Andover, MA.
Where does Dr. Joshua Pletka practice?
Dr. Joshua Pletka practices at 575 Turnpike St, North Andover, MA 018455924. Office phone: 9787941946.
What is Dr. Joshua Pletka's NPI?
Dr. Joshua Pletka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437168846, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joshua Pletka accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joshua Pletka accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joshua Pletka commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (HCPCS 73030). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.