JOSEPH WILLIAM CARAVELLA DO
NPI 1275024267
Hospitalist in Fort Myers, FL

Q: What is Joseph Caravella's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Caravella is 1275024267. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2018.

Q: What is Joseph Caravella'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 Caravella was last updated on September 26, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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 May 24, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

100/100

CMS Quality Rating

9981 S HEALTHPARK DR, FORT MYERS, FL 33908(239) 628-3192(239) 647-5431 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 26, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 19, 2021, May 24, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Joseph William Caravella Do NPPES

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

JOSEPH WILLIAM CARAVELLA DO (NPI 1275024267) is an individual hospitalist provider in Fort Myers, Florida, licensed in Florida (OS20715) and active in the NPI registry since May 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275024267

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameJOSEPH WILLIAM CARAVELLACredential: DO

Location Address9981 S HEALTHPARK DRFort Myers, FL 33908-3618

Mailing AddressPo Box 2147Fort Myers, FL 33902-2147 · (239) 628-3192 · Fax (239) 647-5431

Phone(239) 628-3192

Fax(239) 647-5431

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018

Enumeration DateMay 24, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 26, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 26, 2025

✔ NPI 1275024267 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in FL · OS20715

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 S5572 (TX), OS20715 (FL)

9981 S HEALTHPARK DR, Fort Myers, FL 33908

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid127966300FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.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 William Caravella 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 ID9537574074

PECOS Enrollment IDI20210216001944, I20250925003712

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 6

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.

102 services56 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.

97 services95 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.

73 services73 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

41 services29 patients

Initial hospital care with same-day admission and discharge with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 99234

Hospital observation or inpatient care is a brief medical service where you're admitted and discharged on the same day. This typically lasts about 40 minutes and is for low severity issues. It involves monitoring your condition, administering necessary treatment, and ensuring your well-being before discharge.

19 services19 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.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Myers, FL

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number100220

Location13681 Doctors WayFort Myers, FL 33912 · Lee County

Emergency services

Cape Coral Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Cape Coral, FL

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number100244

Location636 Del Prado BlvdCape Coral, FL 33990 · Lee County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Port Lavaca, TX

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number451356

Location701 N Virginia StPort Lavaca, TX 77979 · Calhoun County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33908 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

$135.56 typical visit price

range $58.56 – $179.05

Typical copayment $33.89 (range $14.64 – $44.76)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$103.21 typical visit price

range $18.44 – $144.68

Typical copayment $25.80 (range $4.61 – $36.17)

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

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier26 claims26 services$14.84 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

1 supplier26 claims26 services$63.70 avg. paid by Medicare

Lightweight wheelchair K0003

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N

1 supplier15 claims15 services$22.98 avg. paid by Medicare

Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) K0195

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N

1 supplier11 claims11 services$6.28 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 20

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

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