DR. JOEL BENJAMIN STERN MD
NPI 1205822004
Emergency Medicine in Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Active since September 27, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
16445 COLLINS AVE, #2428, SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL 33160(305) 773-2993 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 21, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 21, 2025, Nov 5, 2025, Jun 8, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Joel Benjamin Stern Md NPPES

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

DR. JOEL BENJAMIN STERN MD (NPI 1205822004) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, licensed in Kentucky (50492) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Adventhealth Orlando, and is a graduate of Other (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205822004
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOEL BENJAMIN STERNCredential: MD
Location Address16445 COLLINS AVE, #2428Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
Mailing Address16445 Collins Ave Apt 2428Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160-4558 · (305) 773-2993
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateSeptember 27, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 21, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 21, 2025
✔ NPI 1205822004 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in KY · 50492✔ Licensed in FL · ME76597
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License ME76597 (FL)
16445 COLLINS AVE, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160

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. Joel Benjamin Stern 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 ID5294710075
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170803003595, I20250929002560, I20251028004525, I20260226001401
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

18

Medicare enrollment records show Joel Stern reassigns Medicare billing to 18 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency Medicine
20900 BISCAYNE BLVD
Aventura, FL 33180
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 1,912 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medical Services
601 E ROLLINS ST
Orlando, FL 32803
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 619 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
809 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 559 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
810 SAINT VINCENTS DR
Birmingham, AL 35205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 802 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
907 E LAMAR ALEXANDER PKWY
Maryville, TN 37804
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 390 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
435 2ND ST
Newport, TN 37821
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 664 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
400 N STATE OF FRANKLIN RD
Johnson City, TN 37604
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 284 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
200 HOSPITAL DR
Galax, VA 24333
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 68 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
100 15TH ST NW
Norton, VA 24273
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 207 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural Health
403 SYCAMORE ST
Williamsburg, KY 40769
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 1,441 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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
311 services290 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
189 services177 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
86 services85 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
22 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Adventhealth Orlando

Acute Care Hospitals · Orlando, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100007
Location601 E Rollins StOrlando, FL 32803 · Orange County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Harrison County Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Corydon, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number151331
Location1141 Hospital Dr NWCorydon, IN 47112 · Harrison County
Emergency services

The Medical Center At Albany

Critical Access Hospitals · Albany, KY
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number181333
Location723 Burkesville RoadAlbany, KY 42602 · Clinton County
Emergency services

Mcleod Health Clarendon

Acute Care Hospitals · Manning, SC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420109
Location10 East Hospital StreetManning, SC 29102 · Clarendon County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hardin Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Savannah, TN
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number440109
Location935 Wayne RoadSavannah, TN 38372 · Hardin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33160 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
$96.13 typical visit price
range $60.92 – $187.05
Typical copayment $24.03 (range $15.23 – $46.76)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$107.17 typical visit price
range $18.99 – $150.24
Typical copayment $26.79 (range $4.74 – $37.56)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality98.58
Improvement Activities40
Cost85.55

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 Joel Stern's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joel Stern is 1205822004. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 27, 2005.

Where is Joel Stern located?

Joel Stern practices at 16445 Collins Ave #2428, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160. The listed phone number is (305) 773-2993.

What is Joel Stern's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Joel Stern enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joel Stern 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 Joel Stern's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joel Stern reassigns Medicare benefits to 18 organizations: Emergency Medicine Services Of Fl, LLC (Aventura, FL), Florida Emergency Physicians Kang And Associates MD LLC (Orlando, FL), Acs Primary Care Physicians - Southeast PC (Myrtle Beach, SC), Paragon Contracting Services LLC (Birmingham, AL), App Of Tennessee Ed, PLLC (Maryville, TN) and 13 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 Joel Stern's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joel Stern accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and Oscar Insurance Company list Joel Stern 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 Joel Stern affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joel Stern is affiliated with Adventhealth Orlando, Harrison County Hospital, The Medical Center At Albany, Mcleod Health Clarendon and Hardin Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joel Stern was last updated on November 21, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.