Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Arguelles, M.D.

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Plattsburgh, NY

  • NPI 1972542389
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
206 Cornelia St, Suite 305
Plattsburgh, NY 129012779
(518) 314-7197

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 7, 2023
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #240278-1
Medicaid
VT #0VN0997

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972542389. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
189
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$24,916
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 65 65 $81
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 36 33 $95
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 35 31 $64
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 16 14 $35
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 15 15 $47
63047 Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment 11 11 $1,019
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 11 11 $140

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Plattsburgh Neurological Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 27. This provider delivers 7.0× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
161
Patients
42
Total drug cost
$2,836
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 84 28 $1,975
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 25 0 $447
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 24 14 $351
Meloxicam Generic 15 0 $18
Tramadol Hcl Generic 13 0 $46

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joseph Arguelles's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Arguelles practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Plattsburgh, NY.
Where does Dr. Joseph Arguelles practice?
Dr. Joseph Arguelles practices at 206 Cornelia St, Plattsburgh, NY 129012779. Office phone: 5183147197.
What is Dr. Joseph Arguelles's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Arguelles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972542389, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Arguelles accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Arguelles accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Arguelles commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.