Provider Profile
Joshua E. Pugliese, PA-C
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Joshua Pugliese
Listed in the NPI registry as a physician assistant, Joshua E. Pugliese, PA-C practices in Durham, NC. Joshua is also listed as specializing in physician assistant — surgical. According to Medicare claims data, Joshua cared for 188 Medicare patients across 328 services. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. NPI 1881461382 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (919) 956-9300
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3916 BEN FRANKLIN BLVD
Durham, NC 27704
908 S Williamson Ave
Elon, NC 27244
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
328 services · 188 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
24 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
114 | As often as other 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 |
77 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
13 | 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.
Related specialists at this location 6
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.
Other physician assistants in Durham 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2023 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Joshua E. Pugliese's specialty?
Joshua E. Pugliese is a physician assistant in Durham, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Joshua E. Pugliese?
Joshua E. Pugliese is listed at 3916 Ben Franklin Blvd, Durham, NC 27704. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Joshua E. Pugliese?
The number on file is (919) 956-9300. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Joshua E. Pugliese's NPI number?
Joshua E. Pugliese's National Provider Identifier is 1881461382. 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
What is Joshua E. Pugliese's education?
Joshua E. Pugliese attended Other, graduating in 2023. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Joshua E. Pugliese been practicing?
Joshua E. Pugliese has 3 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2023, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Joshua E. Pugliese known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Joshua E. Pugliese performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 3 views and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Joshua E. Pugliese confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Joshua E. Pugliese. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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