DR. JOSEPH K. AZAR MD
NPI 1023219987
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Bedford, NH

Active since May 29, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
703 RIVERWAY PL, BEDFORD, NH 03110(603) 627-1661(603) 669-6944 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 14, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 14, 2023, Jul 1, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Joseph K. Azar Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. JOSEPH K. AZAR MD (NPI 1023219987) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Bedford, New Hampshire, licensed in New Hampshire (23861) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Elliot Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023219987
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH K. AZARCredential: MD
Location Address703 RIVERWAY PLBedford, NH 03110-6745
Mailing Address703 Riverway PlBedford, NH 03110-6768 · (603) 627-1661 · Fax (603) 669-6944
Fax(603) 669-6944
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOregon Health Sciences University School Of MedicineGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateMay 29, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJune 14, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 14, 2023
✔ NPI 1023219987 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NH · 23861✔ Licensed in OR · MD28118✔ Licensed in WA · MD60087796
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
Also ListedRadiology · Body ImagingTaxonomy 2085B0100X · License MD60087796 (WA)
703 RIVERWAY PL, Bedford, NH 03110

Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Dr. Joseph Khalil Azar Md

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 14816 NE Thurston Way Ste AVancouver, WA 98662-6661 · Phone (360) 254-4914 · Fax (360) 449-4987
Location 219020 33rd Ave W Ste 210Lynnwood, WA 98036-4748 · Phone (425) 563-1500 · Fax (425) 563-1501

Other Identifiers 8

Other0423970WA · L&i-radia-rest Of Wa
Medicaid218640OR
Other0423975WA · L&i-south Sound Radiology
Other0423972WA · L&i-swedish Radia Edmonds
Other0423971WA · L&i-radia-king
Other0423974WA · L&i-evergreen Radia
Other0423976WA · L&i-seattle Radiology
Medicaid1088366WA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Joseph K. Azar Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7911077581
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090807000243, I20230410001140, I20240229002657
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

7

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Azar reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Diagnostic Radiology
703 RIVERWAY PL
Bedford, NH 03110
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Hampshire and Washington enrollments
  • 37 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
14302 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD
Tampa, FL 33613
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
6740 E CAMELBACK RD STE 100
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 12 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural Health
529 JASMINE ST
Omak, WA 98841
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 179 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
820 N CHELAN AVE
Wenatchee, WA 98801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 558 clinicians in this Medicare group
Radiology
3450 HILLCREST AVE AT WILDFLOWER DRIVE
Antioch, CA 94509
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 40 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
105 SOUTH DR STE 110
Mountain View, CA 94040
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 7 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 34

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

X-ray of chest, 1 view 71045
A chest X-ray, 1 view, is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures within your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer. You'll stand in front of a machine that emits X-rays, which pass through your body to create the image.
579 services460 patients
Ct scan head or brain without contrast 70450
A CT scan of the head or brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your brain, skull, and other structures inside your head. It helps to detect conditions like strokes, tumors, or injuries. No dye (contrast) is used in this test.
291 services274 patients
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 74177
A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast is an imaging procedure. A special dye, called contrast, is used to make certain areas more visible. This can help identify issues such as infections, tumors, or other abnormalities. The procedure is painless and usually takes about 30 minutes.
230 services219 patients
X-ray of chest, 2 views 71046
A chest X-ray, 2 views, is a quick, painless test that creates pictures of the structures inside your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Two different angles are used to get a comprehensive view. This helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer.
219 services199 patients
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 71275
A CT scan of the chest with contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses X-rays and a special dye to get detailed images of your blood vessels in the chest. This helps in diagnosing conditions related to heart and lungs.
116 services114 patients
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 72125
A CT scan of the upper spine without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test that uses X-rays to capture detailed images of your neck and upper back. It helps in identifying issues like fractures, tumors, or infections. No dye (contrast) is used in this scan.
98 services96 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Elliot Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Manchester, NH
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number300012
Location1 Elliot WayManchester, NH 03103 · Hillsborough County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Catholic Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Manchester, NH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number300034
Location100 Mcgregor StreetManchester, NH 03102 · Hillsborough County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Colebrook, NH
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number301300
Location181 Corliss LaneColebrook, NH 03576 · Coos County
Emergency services

Weeks Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Lancaster, NH
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number301303
Location173 Middle StreetLancaster, NH 03584 · Coos County
Emergency services

Speare Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Plymouth, NH
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number301311
Location16 Hospital RoadPlymouth, NH 03264 · Grafton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 03110 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$89.14 typical visit price
range $57.75 – $174.26
Typical copayment $22.28 (range $14.43 – $43.56)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$71.85 typical visit price
range $18.70 – $142.15
Typical copayment $17.96 (range $4.67 – $35.53)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
703 RIVERWAY PL
BEDFORD, NH 03110
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
703 RIVERWAY PL
BEDFORD, NH 03110
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
703 RIVERWAY PL
BEDFORD, NH 03110
Radiology (Body Imaging)
703 RIVERWAY PL
BEDFORD, NH 03110
Clinic/Center (Radiology)
703 RIVERWAY PL
BEDFORD, NH 03110
Radiology (Body Imaging)
703 RIVERWAY PL
BEDFORD, NH 03110
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
703 RIVERWAY PL
BEDFORD, NH 03110
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
703 RIVERWAY PL
BEDFORD, NH 03110

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Joseph Azar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Azar is 1023219987. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 29, 2007. The provider is also known as Dr. Joseph Khalil Azar MD.

Where is Joseph Azar located?

Joseph Azar practices at 703 Riverway Pl, Bedford, NH 03110. The listed phone number is (603) 627-1661.

What is Joseph Azar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Joseph Azar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Azar is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Joseph Azar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Azar reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Southern New Hampshire Radiology Consultants PC (Bedford, NH), Simonmed Imaging Florida LLC (Tampa, FL), Smi Imaging, LLC (Scottsdale, AZ), Okanogan County Public Hospital District No. 3 (Omak, WA), Wenatchee Valley Hospital (Wenatchee, WA) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Joseph Azar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Azar accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter of Alabama, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and Taro Health and 1 other insurer list Joseph Azar as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Joseph Azar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Azar is affiliated with Elliot Hospital, Catholic Medical Center, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, Weeks Medical Center and Speare Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Azar was last updated on June 14, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.