DR. JOSEPH MARTIN LITWAK MD
NPI 1396792958
Hospitalist in Oak Bluffs, MA

Active since May 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1 HOSPITAL RD, OAK BLUFFS, MA 02557(603) 502-4144(413) 200-3251 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 23, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Joseph Martin Litwak Md NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH MARTIN LITWAK MD (NPI 1396792958) is an individual hospitalist provider in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, licensed in New Hampshire (14515) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Monadnock Community Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396792958
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH MARTIN LITWAKCredential: MD
Location Address1 HOSPITAL RDOak Bluffs, MA 02557-1406
Mailing AddressPo Box 655Exeter, NH 03833
Fax(413) 200-3251
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateMay 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 23, 2020
NPPES CertifiedNovember 23, 2020
✔ NPI 1396792958 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NH · 14515✔ Licensed in NC · 9700642
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.
1 HOSPITAL RD, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid30208808NH
Medicaid891118NNC

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Joseph Martin Litwak Md 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 ID648367722
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090915000479
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 Reassignments

9

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Litwak reassigns Medicare billing to 9 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
1 HOSPITAL RD
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 251 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural
57 PROSPECT ST
Nantucket, MA 02554
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 206 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
242 GREEN ST
Gardner, MA 01440
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 344 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
2033 MAIN STREET
Athol, MA 01331
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 324 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
452 OLD STREET RD
Peterborough, NH 03458
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Hampshire enrollment
  • 68 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural Health
536 COTTAGE ST
Littleton, NH 03561
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Hampshire enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1265536718 (New Hampshire)
  • 126 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
59 PAGE HILL RD
Berlin, NH 03570
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Hampshire enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1679526644 (New Hampshire)
  • 128 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
181 CORLISS LANE
Colebrook, NH 03576
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Hampshire enrollment
  • 63 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
4401 UNION ST
Johnstown, CO 80534
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 53 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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 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.
27 services12 patients
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.
22 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Monadnock Community Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Peterborough, NH
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number301309
Location452 Old Street RoadPeterborough, NH 03458 · Hillsborough County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02557 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
$134.47 typical visit price
range $58.86 – $177.36
Typical copayment $33.61 (range $14.71 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$103.48 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $25.87 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
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.

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.

General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)
1 HOSPITAL RD
OAK BLUFFS, MA 02557
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1 HOSPITAL RD
OAK BLUFFS, MA 02557
Family Medicine
1 HOSPITAL RD
OAK BLUFFS, MA 02557
Skilled Nursing Facility
1 HOSPITAL RD
OAK BLUFFS, MA 02557
Physician Assistant
1 HOSPITAL RD
OAK BLUFFS, MA 02557
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1 HOSPITAL RD
OAK BLUFFS, MA 02557
General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)
1 HOSPITAL RD
OAK BLUFFS, MA 02557
Counselor (Mental Health)
1 HOSPITAL RD
OAK BLUFFS, MA 02557

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 Litwak's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Litwak is 1396792958. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 28, 2006.

Where is Joseph Litwak located?

Joseph Litwak practices at 1 Hospital Rd, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557. The listed phone number is (603) 502-4144.

What is Joseph Litwak's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Joseph Litwak enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Litwak 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Joseph Litwak's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Litwak reassigns Medicare benefits to 9 organizations: Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. (Oak Bluffs, MA), Nantucket Cottage Hospital (Nantucket, MA), Henry Heywood Memorial Hospital (Gardner, MA), Athol Memorial Hospital Incorporated (Athol, MA), Monadnock Community Hospital (Peterborough, NH) and 4 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Joseph Litwak's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Litwak accept?

Health plans from Taro Health list Joseph Litwak 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 Joseph Litwak affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Litwak is affiliated with Monadnock Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Litwak was last updated on November 23, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.