Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joel Macdonald, MD
Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Salt Lake City, UT
- NPI 1487744090
- Accepts Medicare
- 37 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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82 S 1100 E Ste 103
Salt Lake City, UT 841021889
(801) 505-5370
fax (801) 984-6657 - Additional location
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3590 W 9000 S Ste 240
West Jordan, UT 840888864 - Mailing address
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2660 E 3300 S Apt 19
Salt Lake City, UT 841092761
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 9, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 1989 — 37 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207T00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Utah #183354-1205
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487744090. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
174
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$22,271
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 59 | 59 | $154 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 36 | 33 | $122 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 32 | 26 | $80 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 22 | 22 | $102 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 14 | 14 | $125 | |
63685 |
Insertion of spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver | 11 | 11 | $204 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 32. This provider delivers 5.4× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,184
Transactions
17
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, Inc. | 16 | $1,164.59 | |
| NEUROPACE, INC. | 1 | $19.35 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
77
Patients
64
Total drug cost
$581
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 51 | 40 | $375 |
| Methocarbamol | Generic | 26 | 24 | $205 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joel Macdonald's medical specialty?
Dr. Joel Macdonald practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Salt Lake City, UT.
Where does Dr. Joel Macdonald practice?
Dr. Joel Macdonald practices at 82 S 1100 E Ste 103, Salt Lake City, UT 841021889. Office phone: 8015055370.
What is Dr. Joel Macdonald's NPI?
Dr. Joel Macdonald's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487744090, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joel Macdonald accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joel Macdonald accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joel Macdonald commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); 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.