DR. JOSEPH ANTHONY ASTAPHAN M.D.
NPI 1396858239
Anesthesiology in Ft Lauderdale, FL

Active since August 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
924 N FEDERAL HWY, FT LAUDERDALE, FL 33304(954) 769-9901(954) 462-0117 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 24, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Joseph Anthony Astaphan M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH ANTHONY ASTAPHAN M.D. (NPI 1396858239) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Ft Lauderdale, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME52961) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Howard University College Of Medicine (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396858239
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH ANTHONY ASTAPHANCredential: M.D.
Location Address924 N FEDERAL HWYFt Lauderdale, FL 33304-2707
Mailing Address924 N Federal HwyFt Lauderdale, FL 33304-2707 · (954) 769-9901 · Fax (954) 462-0117
Fax(954) 462-0117
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSHoward University College Of MedicineGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateAugust 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 24, 2011
✔ NPI 1396858239 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME52961
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
924 N FEDERAL HWY, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33304

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINE75814FL
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified08943WFL

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 Anthony Astaphan 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 ID7315916368
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040930000345
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Astaphan reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
3716 NE 208TH TERRACE
Aventura, FL 33180
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 435 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
206 2ND ST E
Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 1,887 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

Phlebology
924 N FEDERAL HWY
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33304
Anesthesiology
924 N FEDERAL HWY
FT LAUDERDALE, FL 33304

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 Astaphan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Astaphan is 1396858239. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 16, 2006.

Where is Joseph Astaphan located?

Joseph Astaphan practices at 924 N Federal Hwy, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33304. The listed phone number is (954) 769-9901.

What is Joseph Astaphan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Joseph Astaphan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Astaphan 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 Astaphan's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Astaphan reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Miami Anesthesia Services LLC (Aventura, FL) and Anesthesia Dynamics LLC (Bradenton, FL). 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 Astaphan'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 Joseph Astaphan was last updated on August 24, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.