Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joseph Decosta, PA-C
Physician Assistant · Medical Physician Assistant · Asheville, NC
- NPI 1750371605
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 92.1 / 100 · 2023
- 28 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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291 Sweeten Creek Road
Asheville, NC 288031527
(828) 254-0881
fax (828) 254-1614 - Additional location
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1032 Fleming Street
Hendersonville, NC 287913532
(828) 696-3099
fax (828) 696-3868 - Additional location
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188 Medical Park Drive, Ste A
Brevard, NC 287124188
(828) 883-9600 - Mailing address
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291 Sweeten Creek RD
Asheville, NC 288031527
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 3, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1998 — 28 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363A00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #102720
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1750371605. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
949
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$55,754
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99439 |
Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 330 | 30 | $39 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 283 | 231 | $74 | |
99490 |
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 191 | 31 | $51 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 54 | 49 | $103 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 32 | 32 | $92 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 29 | 22 | $41 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 15 | 15 | $107 | |
99442 |
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes | 15 | 15 | $74 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 80 peers in Asheville Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 144. This provider delivers 6.6× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$548
Transactions
30
Manufacturers
10
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 15 | $257.92 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 3 | $55.32 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 2 | $39.46 | |
| Celgene Corporation | 2 | $36.49 | |
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $36.49 | |
| Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, INC | 2 | $34.92 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 1 | $26.71 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | 1 | $24.99 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 1 | $19.87 | |
| Madrigal Pharmaceuticals | 1 | $15.87 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
871
Patients
217
Total drug cost
$226,850
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Famotidine | Generic | 164 | 36 | $1,673 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 145 | 45 | $2,328 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 140 | 42 | $2,155 |
| Linzess (Linaclotide) | Brand | 77 | 16 | $58,519 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | Generic | 48 | 12 | $2,467 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | Generic | 41 | 13 | $802 |
| Mesalamine | Generic | 39 | 11 | $42,765 |
| Ursodiol | Generic | 37 | 0 | $6,864 |
| Sucralfate | Generic | 31 | 15 | $4,027 |
| Xifaxan (Rifaximin) | Brand | 28 | 0 | $92,466 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joseph Decosta's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Decosta practices Physician Assistant in Asheville, NC.
Where does Dr. Joseph Decosta practice?
Dr. Joseph Decosta practices at 291 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 288031527. Office phone: 8282540881.
What is Dr. Joseph Decosta's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Decosta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750371605, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Decosta accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Decosta accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Decosta commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (HCPCS 99439); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Chronic care management services (HCPCS 99490). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.