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DR. KRISTEN SESSIONS JOSEPH MD
NPI 1396205365
Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine in Tampa, FL

Active since March 25, 2019PECOS Enrolled
3001 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, TAMPA, FL 33607(813) 554-8500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 3, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Kristen Sessions Joseph Md NPPES

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

DR. KRISTEN SESSIONS JOSEPH MD (NPI 1396205365) is an individual pediatric critical care medicine provider in Tampa, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME181837) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Mayo Medical School (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396205365
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0203X
Provider Legal NameDR. KRISTEN SESSIONS JOSEPHCredential: MD
Location Address3001 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVDTampa, FL 33607-6307
Mailing Address3001 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdTampa, FL 33607-6307
Phone(813) 554-8500
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMayo Medical SchoolGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMarch 25, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 3, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJuly 3, 2026
✔ NPI 1396205365 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0203X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME181837
Definition
A pediatrician expert in advanced life support for children from the term or near-term neonate to the adolescent. This competence extends to the critical care management of life-threatening organ system failure from any cause in both medical and surgical patients and to the support of vital physiological functions. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and also facilitates patient care among other specialists.
3001 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Tampa, FL 33607
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Kristen Lelah Sessions Md

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Kristen Sessions Joseph Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID1355809534
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260818003123
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Kristen Joseph reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Baycare Medical Group, Inc.
14 mi
General Practice
2995 DREW ST FL 2
Clearwater, FL 33759
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 2,009 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043269871 (727) 281-9065

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

MRS. KAYLA EDMONDS CAA
Anesthesiologist Assistant
3001 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33607
Hillsborough County (813) 350-7244
BAYCARE MEDICAL GROUP INC
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
3001 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33607
Hillsborough County (813) 870-4619
ROLA ASHOUR
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3001 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33607
Hillsborough County (813) 870-4000
HEIDI RUTH HESS ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
3001 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33607
Hillsborough County (813) 554-8343
YASMEEN HASHIMIE
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
3001 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33607
Hillsborough County (813) 321-6589
MS. JULIA CHUNG AA
Anesthesiologist Assistant
3001 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33607
Hillsborough County (813) 350-7244
RAYMOND GALLAGHER
Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)
3001 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33607
Hillsborough County (181) 387-0400
DR. MARK D VAALER M.D.
Internal Medicine
3001 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33607
Hillsborough County (813) 870-4020

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 Kristen Joseph's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kristen Joseph is 1396205365. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 25, 2019. The provider is also known as Dr. Kristen Lelah Sessions MD.

Where is Kristen Joseph located?

Kristen Joseph practices at 3001 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607. The listed phone number is (813) 554-8500.

What is Kristen Joseph's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080P0203X.

Is Kristen Joseph enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kristen Joseph is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Kristen Joseph's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kristen Joseph reassigns Medicare benefits to Baycare Medical Group, Inc. (Clearwater, FL). The 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 Kristen Joseph's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kristen Joseph was last updated on July 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.