Provider Profile
Joseph F. Decosta, PA-C
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Joseph Decosta
Joseph F. Decosta, PA-C is a physician assistant practicing in Asheville, NC. Joseph trained at Baylor College of Medicine, graduating in 1998. Joseph is also listed as specializing in physician assistant — medical. Medicare claims data shows Joseph provided 514 services to 336 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, 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, and chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (828) 254-0881
- Email not available
Practice Locations
291 SWEETEN CREEK ROAD
Asheville, NC 28803
1032 Fleming Street
Hendersonville, NC 28791
188 Medical Park Drive Ste A
Brevard, NC 28712
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
514 services · 336 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
290 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| 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 | Office visit | 99439 |
97 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | Office visit | 99490 |
53 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other physician assistants at this location 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Other physician assistants in Asheville 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Baylor College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1998 at Baylor College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Joseph F. Decosta?
Joseph F. Decosta is a physician assistant in Asheville, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Joseph F. Decosta's address?
Joseph F. Decosta is listed at 291 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Joseph F. Decosta?
The number on file is (828) 254-0881. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Joseph F. Decosta?
Joseph F. Decosta's National Provider Identifier is 1750371605. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Joseph F. Decosta train?
Joseph F. Decosta attended Baylor College of Medicine, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Joseph F. Decosta have?
Joseph F. Decosta has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Joseph F. Decosta perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Joseph F. Decosta the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Joseph F. Decosta's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Joseph F. Decosta. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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