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JOSEPH PETERS M.D.
NPI 1265474175
Anesthesiology in Gadsden, AL

Active since June 12, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1521 RAINBOW DR, GADSDEN, AL 35901(256) 546-5281 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Joseph Peters M.d. NPPES

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

JOSEPH PETERS M.D. (NPI 1265474175) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Gadsden, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (11876) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265474175
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH PETERSCredential: M.D.
Location Address1521 RAINBOW DRGadsden, AL 35901-5395
Mailing Address1521 Rainbow DrGadsden, AL 35901-5395 · (256) 546-5281
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateJune 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
NPI 1265474175 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License Licensed in AL · 11876
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.
1521 RAINBOW DR, Gadsden, AL 35901

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joseph Peters M.d. 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 ID5092980144
PECOS Enrollment IDI20111219000668
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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
53 services53 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
40 services40 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810
Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
39 services36 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
36 services36 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope 01400
Anesthesia for a knee joint procedure or exam using an endoscope involves administering medication to numb the area or put you in a sleep-like state. This ensures you don't feel pain during the procedure. The endoscope, a thin tube with a camera, allows the doctor to view the knee joint internally without making large incisions.
12 services12 patients

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
1 supplier17 claims20 services$19.71 avg. paid by Medicare
Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) K0195
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N
1 supplier18 claims20 services$8.33 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 15

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

Anesthesiology
1521 RAINBOW DR
GADSDEN, AL 35901
Counselor (Mental Health)
1521 RAINBOW DR
GADSDEN, AL 35901
Anesthesiology
1521 RAINBOW DR
GADSDEN, AL 35901
Counselor (Mental Health)
1521 RAINBOW DR
GADSDEN, AL 35901
Anesthesiology
1521 RAINBOW DR
GADSDEN, AL 35901
Anesthesiology
1521 RAINBOW DR
GADSDEN, AL 35901
Anesthesiology
1521 RAINBOW DR
GADSDEN, AL 35901
Anesthesiology
1521 RAINBOW DR
GADSDEN, AL 35901

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 Peters's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Peters is 1265474175. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 12, 2006.

Where is Joseph Peters located?

Joseph Peters practices at 1521 Rainbow Dr, Gadsden, AL 35901. The listed phone number is (256) 546-5281.

What is Joseph Peters's specialty?

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

Is Joseph Peters enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Peters 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 Peters accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Joseph Peters 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 Peters was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 27 days 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.