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JOSEPH RUSSELL LEE WELLS MD
NPI 1093275505
Anesthesiology in Indianapolis, IN

Active since March 21, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1130 W. MICHIGAN ST, FESLER HALL 204, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202(317) 274-4343(317) 274-0256 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 11, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 11, 2024, Jul 18, 2023, Jul 14, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Joseph Russell Lee Wells Md NPPES

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

JOSEPH RUSSELL LEE WELLS MD (NPI 1093275505) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Indianapolis, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01089967A) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Indianapolis, and is a graduate of Indiana University School Of Medicine (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1093275505
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH RUSSELL LEE WELLSCredential: MD
Location Address1130 W. MICHIGAN ST, FESLER HALL 204Indianapolis, IN 46202
Mailing Address1130 W. Michigan St, Fesler Hall 204Indianapolis, IN 46202 · (317) 274-4343 · Fax (317) 274-0256
Phone(317) 274-4343
Fax(317) 274-0256
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIndiana University School Of MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJune 11, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 11, 2024
✔ NPI 1093275505 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 01089967A
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License 01089967A (IN)
1130 W. MICHIGAN ST, Indianapolis, IN 46202
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1705 Riley Hospital DrIndianapolis, IN 46202-5109 · Phone (317) 274-0275 · Fax (317) 274-0256

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource, Cigna Healthcare.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

Joseph Russell Lee Wells 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 ID1052771797
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240619000498
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Wells reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Iu Health Medical Group Riley Specialists, LLC
0.1 mi
Pediatrics
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR
Indianapolis, IN 46202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 523 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1699561480 (317) 944-5000
Iu Anesthesiology Associates-Pediatrics, LLC
0.1 mi
Pediatric Anesthesiology
705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR
Indianapolis, IN 46202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 88 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1083651335 (317) 274-0273
Iu Health Medical Group, LLC
1.3 mi
General Practice
1701 N SENATE BLVD
Indianapolis, IN 46202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 5,212 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1326893777 (317) 962-2000

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

DR. NATHANIEL THOMAS MORIARTY MD
Anesthesiology
1130 W. MICHIGAN ST, FESLER HALL 204
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 274-4343
MATTHEW ANTON COGHLAN MD
Internal Medicine
1130 W. MICHIGAN ST, FESLER HALL 318
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 274-8282

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 Wells's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Wells is 1093275505. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2019.

Where is Joseph Wells located?

Joseph Wells practices at 1130 W. Michigan St Fesler Hall 204, Indianapolis, IN 46202. The listed phone number is (317) 274-4343.

What is Joseph Wells's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Joseph Wells enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Wells 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 Wells's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Wells reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Iu Health Medical Group Riley Specialists, LLC (Indianapolis, IN), Iu Anesthesiology Associates-Pediatrics, LLC (Indianapolis, IN) and Iu Health Medical Group, LLC (Indianapolis, IN). 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 Wells's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Wells accept?

Health plans from CareSource and Cigna Healthcare list Joseph Wells 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Wells was last updated on June 11, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.