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DR. JOSEPH O'DOWD MD
NPI 1447022249
Anesthesiology in Boston, MA

Active since October 25, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

NPPES record last updated: December 13, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 13, 2023, Oct 25, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Dr. Joseph O'dowd Md NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH O'DOWD MD (NPI 1447022249) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (5001460) and active in the NPI registry since October 2023. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447022249
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH O'DOWDCredential: MD
Location Address55 FRUIT STBoston, MA 02114-2696
Mailing Address84 E 3rd St Apt 4aNew York, NY 10003-9253 · (413) 519-4538
Phone(617) 726-2000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateOctober 25, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 13, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 13, 2023
✔ NPI 1447022249 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 5001460
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.
55 FRUIT ST, Boston, MA 02114
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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 O'dowd 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 ID8921441973
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240207001780
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 3

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 00840
Anesthesia for a lower abdomen procedure involves medication to eliminate pain during surgery. You might be awake but relaxed and pain-free, or you may be completely unconscious. It's administered to ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.
15 services15 patients
Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
15 services15 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790
Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Massachusetts General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220071
Location55 Fruit StreetBoston, MA 02114 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

STUTI GIRISH SHROFF MD, MBBS
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-2971
NANCY WANG M.D.
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (017) 724-4000
DR. DUSAN HANIDZIAR M.D., PH.D.
Anesthesiology
55 FRUIT ST, GRAY-BIGELOW 444
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-3030
JOHN JOSEPH DANKO DO
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-2000
DR. MICHAEL ANDREW LOBRITZ M.D, PH.D.
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
55 FRUIT ST, DIVISION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE, GRJ-504
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 724-9248
MS. KELLY ELISHA TRECARTIN NP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
55 FRUIT ST, BIGALOW 852 F
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-7400
JAMIE MARIE ALLEN NP
Nurse Practitioner
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 724-4410
DR. DHAVAL SANJEEV KOLTE M.B.B.S., PH.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 643-3238

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 O'dowd's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph O'dowd is 1447022249. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 25, 2023.

Where is Joseph O'dowd located?

Joseph O'dowd practices at 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114. The listed phone number is (617) 726-2000.

What is Joseph O'dowd's specialty?

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

Is Joseph O'dowd enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph O'dowd 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.

Is Joseph O'dowd affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph O'dowd is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph O'dowd was last updated on December 13, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.