DR. JOSE ARMSTRONG BAUZA M.D.
NPI 1275597148
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Augusta, GA

Active since April 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
77.82/100
CMS Quality Rating
1350 WALTON WAY, AUGUSTA, GA 30901(706) 774-5035 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 31, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Jose Armstrong Bauza M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOSE ARMSTRONG BAUZA M.D. (NPI 1275597148) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Augusta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (032096) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Piedmont Augusta Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275597148
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSE ARMSTRONG BAUZACredential: M.D.
Location Address1350 WALTON WAYAugusta, GA 30901
Mailing Address1125 Troupe St, P. O. Box 3845Augusta, GA 30914-3845 · (706) 737-4575 · Fax (706) 731-5289
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of MedicineGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateApril 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 31, 2013
NPI 1275597148 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 7

Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
License Licensed in GA · 032096
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
Also ListedRadiology · Body ImagingTaxonomy 2085B0100X · License 032096 (GA)
Also ListedRadiology · Diagnostic NeuroimagingTaxonomy 2085D0003X · License 032096 (GA)
Also ListedRadiology · NeuroradiologyTaxonomy 2085N0700X · License 032096 (GA)
Also ListedRadiology · Nuclear RadiologyTaxonomy 2085N0904X · License 032096 (GA)
Also ListedRadiology · Pediatric RadiologyTaxonomy 2085P0229X · License 032096 (GA)
Also ListedRadiology · Diagnostic UltrasoundTaxonomy 2085U0001X · License 032096 (GA)
1350 WALTON WAY, Augusta, GA 30901

Other Identifiers 16

MedicaidG32096SC
Other598103GA · Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicaid00503082EGA
Medicaid00503082HGA
Medicaid00503082JGA
Medicaid00503082LGA
Medicaid00503082GGA
Medicaid00503082IGA
Other10058261Amerigroup
Medicaid00503082CGA
Medicare PIN30BDHBXGA
Medicaid00503082DGA
Medicaid00503082FGA
Medicaid00503082KGA
Medicare PIN300087426GA
Other1265540314Npi - Brown & Radiology

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

Dr. Jose Armstrong Bauza 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 ID2961422449
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051129000633, I20250116003022
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 61

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.

X-ray of chest, 1 view 71045
A chest X-ray, 1 view, is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures within your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer. You'll stand in front of a machine that emits X-rays, which pass through your body to create the image.
1,194 services901 patients
Ct scan head or brain without contrast 70450
A CT scan of the head or brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your brain, skull, and other structures inside your head. It helps to detect conditions like strokes, tumors, or injuries. No dye (contrast) is used in this test.
553 services512 patients
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 74176
A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis is a non-invasive medical test. It uses special X-ray equipment to create detailed images of your abdominal and pelvic areas. This helps doctors examine organs, tissues, and vessels. No contrast dye is used in this procedure.
239 services234 patients
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 74177
A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast is an imaging procedure. A special dye, called contrast, is used to make certain areas more visible. This can help identify issues such as infections, tumors, or other abnormalities. The procedure is painless and usually takes about 30 minutes.
203 services200 patients
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 72125
A CT scan of the upper spine without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test that uses X-rays to capture detailed images of your neck and upper back. It helps in identifying issues like fractures, tumors, or infections. No dye (contrast) is used in this scan.
182 services175 patients
Ct scan of chest without contrast 71250
A CT scan of the chest without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses special X-ray equipment to produce detailed images of your chest area, including your lungs and heart. It can help diagnose conditions such as lung diseases or heart disorders. It doesn't involve any dyes or contrast agents.
175 services174 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Piedmont Augusta Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Augusta, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110028
Location1350 Walton WayAugusta, GA 30901 · Richmond County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Au Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Augusta, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110034
Location1120 15th StreetAugusta, GA 30912 · Richmond County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

University Mcduffie County Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Thomson, GA
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110111
Location2460 Washington RoadThomson, GA 30824 · Mc Duffie County
Emergency services

Burke Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Waynesboro, GA
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number110113
Location351 South Liberty StreetWaynesboro, GA 30830 · Burke County

Doctors Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Augusta, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number110177
Location3651 Wheeler RoadAugusta, GA 30909 · Richmond County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30901 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
$83.23 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.89 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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.

77.82/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality72.04
Promoting Interoperability92
Improvement Activities40
Cost60.7

Reported Quality Measures

Nuclear Medicine: Correlation with Existing Imaging Studies for All Patients Undergoing Bone Scintigraphy
Percentage of final reports for all patients, regardless of age, undergoing bone scintigraphy that include physician documentation of correlation with existing relevant imaging studies (e.g., x-ray, MRI, CT, etc.) that were performed
57%30 patients
Radiation Consideration for Adult CT: Utilization of Dose Lowering Techniques
Percentage of final reports for patients aged 18 years and older undergoing CT with documentation that one or more of the following dose reduction techniques were used: - Automated exposure control - Adjustment of the mA and/or kV according to patient size -…
73%1,668 patients
Radiology: Stenosis Measurement in Carotid Imaging Reports
Percentage of final reports for carotid imaging studies (neck magnetic resonance angiography [MRA], neck computed tomography angiography [CTA], neck duplex ultrasound, carotid angiogram) performed that include direct or indirect reference to measurements of…
8%74 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 20

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

Internal Medicine
1350 WALTON WAY
AUGUSTA, GA 30901
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1350 WALTON WAY
AUGUSTA, GA 30901
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1350 WALTON WAY
AUGUSTA, GA 30901
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1350 WALTON WAY
AUGUSTA, GA 30901
Internal Medicine
1350 WALTON WAY, HOSPITALISTS
AUGUSTA, GA 30901
Speech-Language Pathologist
1350 WALTON WAY
AUGUSTA, GA 30901
Speech-Language Pathologist
1350 WALTON WAY
AUGUSTA, GA 30901
Anesthesiology
1350 WALTON WAY
AUGUSTA, GA 30901

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 Jose Bauza's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jose Bauza is 1275597148. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 17, 2006.

Where is Jose Bauza located?

Jose Bauza practices at 1350 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30901. The listed phone number is (706) 774-5035.

What is Jose Bauza's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Jose Bauza enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jose Bauza 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 Jose Bauza accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. list Jose Bauza 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 Jose Bauza affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jose Bauza is affiliated with Piedmont Augusta Hospital, Au Medical Center, University Mcduffie County Regional Medical Center, Burke Medical Center and Doctors Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jose Bauza was last updated on October 31, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 years 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.