Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Church, OTR/L-CHT

Hand Occupational Therapist (CMS: Occupational Therapist in Private Practice) · Gulfport, MS

  • NPI 1265470744
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1105 39Th Ave
Gulfport, MS 395012654
(228) 575-4654
fax (228) 575-4651

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 29, 2013
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
225XH1200X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Mississippi #OT0116
Medicaid
MS #00119593

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1265470744. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,994
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$52,297
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities 862 71 $31
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 643 59 $21
97022 Application of whirlpool therapy 228 41 $10
97018 Application of hot wax bath 91 17 $4
97165 Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 30 minutes 66 63 $92
97035 Application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes 65 13 $10
97168 Re-evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 30 minutes 39 26 $63

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Gulfport Hand Occupational Therapist, average services per provider: 213. This provider delivers 9.4× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Joseph Church's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Church practices Hand Occupational Therapist in Gulfport, MS.
Where does Dr. Joseph Church practice?
Dr. Joseph Church practices at 1105 39Th Ave, Gulfport, MS 395012654. Office phone: 2285754654.
What is Dr. Joseph Church's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Church's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265470744, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Church accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Church accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Church commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Therapy procedure using functional activities (HCPCS 97530); Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility (HCPCS 97110); Application of whirlpool therapy (HCPCS 97022). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.