JOSEPH A WASSELLE MD
NPI 1245295898
Surgery - Vascular Surgery in Melbourne, FL
Active since April 18, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
240 N WICKHAM RD STE 311, MELBOURNE, FL 32935(321) 752-1660(321) 752-1551 Get Directions Write a Review
About Joseph A Wasselle Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
JOSEPH A WASSELLE MD (NPI 1245295898) is an individual vascular surgery provider in Melbourne, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME54118) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Holmes Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Melbourne.
NPPES Registry Identity
NPI1245295898
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0129X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH A WASSELLECredential: MD
Location Address240 N WICKHAM RD STE 311Melbourne, FL 32935-8661
Mailing Address240 N Wickham Rd Ste 311Melbourne, FL 32935-8661 · (321) 752-1660 · Fax (321) 752-1551
Phone(321) 752-1660
Fax(321) 752-1551
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Florida College Of MedicineGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateApril 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 13, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 13, 2025
✔ NPI 1245295898 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.
Specialties & Licenses 2
★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Vascular SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0129X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME54118
Definition
A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License ME54118 (FL)
240 N WICKHAM RD STE 311, Melbourne, FL 32935
Secondary Practice Location 1
Location 12222 S Harbor City Blvd, Suite 450Melbourne, FL 32901-5594 · Phone (321) 541-1715 · Fax (321) 725-8739
Other Identifiers 1
Medicaid023773000FL
Accepted Insurance
The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.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
Joseph A Wasselle 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 ID2365582616
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100806000185
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 12
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.
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
172 services126 patients
Fusion of spine bones through front of body with partial removal of disc, each additional disc 22585
This procedure involves merging spine bones via the front of the body. A portion of each additional disc is removed to ease pressure and discomfort. This helps to stabilize the spine and improve mobility.
152 services89 patients
Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less 76000
Imaging guidance is a procedure where real-time images are used to direct medical tools during a treatment. This technique helps to improve accuracy and safety. The procedure typically lasts 60 minutes or less.
123 services121 patients
Fusion of lower spine bone through abdomen with partial removal of disc 22558
This procedure involves merging the bones in your lower spine through an abdominal approach. A portion of the disc, which acts like a cushion between your vertebrae, is partially removed. The goal is to alleviate back pain by limiting movement in the problem area of your spine.
118 services116 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
67 services67 patients
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 93880
An ultrasound of the head and neck blood flow is a safe, non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of blood vessels. It helps detect abnormalities like blockages or clots, ensuring optimal blood flow.
56 services50 patients
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Holmes Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Melbourne, FLOwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100019
Location1350 S Hickory StMelbourne, FL 32901 · Brevard County
Emergency services Birthing friendly
Sebastian River Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Sebastian, FLOwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100217
Location13695 Us Hwy 1Sebastian, FL 32958 · Indian River County
Emergency services
Melbourne Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Melbourne, FLOwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100291
Location250 North Wickham RoadMelbourne, FL 32935 · Brevard County
Emergency services
Viera Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Melbourne, FLOwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100315
Location8745 N Wickham RdMelbourne, FL 32940 · Brevard County
Emergency services
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32935 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
$87.62 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.
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.
Reported Quality Measures
Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
31%244 patients2/55-star benchmark: 92%
Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
24%678 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Cervical Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…
16%151 patients
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
8%85 patients1/55-star benchmark: 95%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
31%620 patients2/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
24%70 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Foot Exam
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) who received a foot exam (visual inspection and sensory exam with mono filament and a pulse exam) during the measurement year
21%70 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
81%81 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
99%1,835 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
90%106 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
15%626 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
98%672 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
72%1,141 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
47%627 patients3/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
22%1,045 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
10%592 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
17%949 patients1/55-star benchmark: 96%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 92% · 277 patients
Patients tobacco: 15% · 61 patients
73%276 patients3/55-star benchmark: 98%
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user
30%277 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
95%1,141 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Screening for Osteoporosis for Women Aged 65-85 Years of Age
Percentage of female patients aged 65-85 years of age who ever had a central dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to check for osteoporosis
17%196 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
69%1,141 patients4/55-star benchmark: 89%
Urinary Incontinence: Assessment of Presence or Absence of Urinary Incontinence in Women Aged 65 Years and Older
Percentage of female patients aged 65 years and older who were assessed for the presence or absence of urinary incontinence within 12 months
3%239 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 627 patients
0%644 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
37%1,141 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
240 N WICKHAM RD STE 311
MELBOURNE, FL 32935
MELBOURNE, FL 32935
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 Wasselle's NPI number?
The NPI number for Joseph Wasselle is 1245295898. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 18, 2006.
Where is Joseph Wasselle located?
Joseph Wasselle practices at 240 N Wickham Rd Ste 311, Melbourne, FL 32935. The listed phone number is (321) 752-1660.
What is Joseph Wasselle's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Vascular Surgery, with taxonomy code 2086S0129X.
Is Joseph Wasselle enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Joseph Wasselle 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.
What insurance does Joseph Wasselle accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Alabama, AmeriHealth Caritas Next and AvMed and 6 other insurers list Joseph Wasselle 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 Wasselle affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Joseph Wasselle is affiliated with Holmes Regional Medical Center, Sebastian River Medical Center, Melbourne Regional Medical Center and Viera Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Joseph Wasselle was last updated on June 13, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
