Joshua Alan Nochumson, MD
Joshua Alan Nochumson is a Colon & Rectal Surgery specialist based in Lehighton, PA with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Joshua Alan Nochumson, MD has been part of the Lehighton medical community since 2007 in group practice. A University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas graduate since 2003, he brings 23+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 82% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1383dNPPES updated 2022-08-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2226 Blakeslee Boulevard Dr E Ste 200, Lehighton, PA 18235-9619
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better6.45%
Pennsylvania avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+1.4 pts)
6.45% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.2%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.4 pts)
Better than 82% of reporting doctors in PennsylvaniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
291
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
122
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
279
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $10k
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$11 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Joshua Alan Nochumson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2003
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Board certified · Aug 8, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
23 years in practice
Experienced
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
Taxonomy: 208C00000X
Education & Training
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas (Class of 2003)
Mailing address
50 Moisey Dr Ste 214, Hazle Township, PA 18202-9297
Differs from practice location
Virtual Colon & Rectal Surgery Care With Joshua Alan Nochumson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joshua Alan Nochumson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Lehighton required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Joshua Alan Nochumson
Dr. Nochumson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lehighton, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (610) 691-8074.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Joshua Alan Nochumson
Practice Location
2226 Blakeslee Boulevard Dr E Ste 200, Lehighton, PA 18235-9619
Mailing Address
50 Moisey Dr Ste 214, Hazle Township, PA 18202-9297
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