DR. JOSEPH MATTHEW BAUER DO
NPI 1134680895
Hospitalist in Nashville, TN

Q: What is Joseph Bauer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Bauer is 1134680895. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 26, 2019.

Q: What is Joseph Bauer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Bauer was last updated on January 10, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 months 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.

Active since March 26, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

391 WALLACE RD, NASHVILLE, TN 37211(615) 781-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 10, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 10, 2026, Oct 11, 2023, Oct 5, 2023 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Dr. Joseph Matthew Bauer Do NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH MATTHEW BAUER DO (NPI 1134680895) is an individual hospitalist provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in North Carolina (2023-02491) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wellstar Cobb Medical Center, and is a graduate of Edward Via Col Of Osteo Medicine-virginia Campus (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1134680895

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH MATTHEW BAUERCredential: DO

Location Address391 WALLACE RDNashville, TN 37211-4851

Mailing Address4204 Six Forks Rd Apt 1801Raleigh, NC 27609-6433

Phone(615) 781-4000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSEdward Via Col Of Osteo Medicine-virginia CampusGraduated 2019

Enumeration DateMarch 26, 2019

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 10, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 10, 2026

✔ NPI 1134680895 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 2023-02491

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 88844 (GA), 4852 (TN), 2023-02491 (NC)

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

391 WALLACE RD, Nashville, TN 37211

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Other Identifiers 1

Other4852TN · Tn Medical License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Joseph Matthew Bauer Do 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 ID2668707662

PECOS Enrollment IDI20220104000516

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

340 services162 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

111 services109 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

109 services56 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

84 services82 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

33 services31 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Wellstar Cobb Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Austell, GA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number110143

Location3950 Austell RdAustell, GA 30106 · Cobb County

Birthing friendly

Johnston Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Smithfield, NC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number340090

Location509 Bright Leaf BlvdSmithfield, NC 27577 · Johnston County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37211 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

$121.80 typical visit price

range $52.64 – $160.89

Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$93.60 typical visit price

range $16.72 – $131.41

Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)

Most-billed visit code 99214

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.

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