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DR. JOSEPH A. SANTOS AFONSO M.D.
NPI 1396759015
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Fall River, MA

Active since July 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
49 HILLSIDE ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02720(508) 235-7200(508) 235-7340 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 20, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Joseph A. Santos Afonso M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH A. SANTOS AFONSO M.D. (NPI 1396759015) is an individual psychiatry provider in Fall River, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (151340) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396759015
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH A. SANTOS AFONSOCredential: M.D.
Location Address49 HILLSIDE STFall River, MA 02720-5211
Mailing Address49 Hillside StFall River, MA 02720-5211 · (508) 235-7200 · Fax (508) 235-7340
Phone(508) 235-7200
Fax(508) 235-7340
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateJuly 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 20, 2013
✔ NPI 1396759015 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MA · 151340✔ Licensed in RI · MD09500
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
49 HILLSIDE ST, Fall River, MA 02720
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Jose A. Afonso M.d.

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid83701031MA
Medicare UPING46463RI
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified269025298RI

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

Dr. Joseph A. Santos Afonso 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 ID6800072851
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130809000275
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

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.
53 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02720 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
$177.36 typical visit price
range $58.86 – $177.36
Typical copayment $44.34 (range $14.71 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$73.22 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $18.30 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
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.

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.

MS. MARIAN LOUISE PIERCE LICSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
49 HILLSIDE ST
FALL RIVER, MA 02720
Bristol County (508) 235-7256
MR. DAVID DANE RYER NP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
49 HILLSIDE ST
FALL RIVER, MA 02720
Bristol County (508) 235-7300
CORRIGAN M.H.C.
Psychiatric Hospital
49 HILLSIDE ST
FALL RIVER, MA 02720
Bristol County (508) 235-7400
MS. ALEXIS ROMANOW LICSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
49 HILLSIDE ST, CORRIGAN MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
FALL RIVER, MA 02720
Bristol County (508) 235-7222
MR. DANIEL CHRISTOPHER PRITCHARD LICSW, LADC I
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
49 HILLSIDE ST
FALL RIVER, MA 02720
Bristol County (508) 235-7264
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS-DMH
Case Management
49 HILLSIDE ST
FALL RIVER, MA 02720
Bristol County (508) 235-7200
MRS. PATRICIA D CHOUINARD RN
Registered Nurse (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
49 HILLSIDE ST
FALL RIVER, MA 02720
Bristol County (508) 235-7321
ELIZABETH ANN BOSWORTH LICSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
49 HILLSIDE ST, DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH
FALL RIVER, MA 02720
Bristol County (508) 235-7209

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 Afonso's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Afonso is 1396759015. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 28, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Jose A. Afonso M.D..

Where is Joseph Afonso located?

Joseph Afonso practices at 49 Hillside St, Fall River, MA 02720. The listed phone number is (508) 235-7200.

What is Joseph Afonso's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Joseph Afonso enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Afonso 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Afonso was last updated on June 20, 2013. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.