Michael Joseph, MD
Michael Joseph, MD is a Rheumatology Physician in Joplin, MO, registered under NPI 1902919178. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.
Getting there
The practice address on file is 1027 S MAIN ST STE 202, Joplin, MO 64801. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.
Credentials and Medicare
| Licence | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| 104718 | MO | Rheumatology Physician primary |
| 104718 | MO | Allergy & Immunology Physician |
This provider holds licence 104718 issued in MO. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.
- Status
- Approved
- Provider type
- Practitioner - Rheumatology
- PAC ID
- 9234120825
- Enrollment ID
- I20040521000772
Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Rheumatology. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.
What Rheumatology covers
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207RR0500X
All registered taxonomy codes
This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.
| Code | Specialty | Licence | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 207RR0500X | Rheumatology Physician Rheumatology | 104718 | MO | primary |
| 207K00000X | Allergy & Immunology Physician | 104718 | MO |
The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.
Full NPPES record
An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.
| NPI | 1902919178 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | Aug 15, 2006 |
| Last updated | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| Credential | MD |
| Practice address |
1027 S MAIN ST STE 202 Joplin, MO 64801 (417) 624-0050 Fax (417) 624-1331 |
| Mailing address |
1727 W 26TH ST Joplin, MO 64804 |
| Other identifiers |
100157390A
· Medicaid (KS) 100182380 · Medicaid (OK) 10534 · Other 431659121 64804 A001 · Other 0005751036 · Other 604040 · Medicaid (KS) 206909400 · Medicaid (MO) XXXXX8519 64804 0000 · Other 8478 · Other (MO) 431659121 0003 · Other |
Number check
How the check works, step by step
Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.
| Digit | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 5 |
Sum = 62 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 8 · actual last digit = 8
A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.