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DR. JOEL RICHARD WUSSOW M.D.
NPI 1598023749
Emergency Medicine in Miami, FL

Active since April 25, 2012PECOS Enrolled
465 BRICKELL AVE APT 1002, MIAMI, FL 33131(214) 577-1827 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 3, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Joel Richard Wussow M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOEL RICHARD WUSSOW M.D. (NPI 1598023749) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Miami, Florida, licensed in Texas (Q7814) and active in the NPI registry since April 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598023749
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOEL RICHARD WUSSOWCredential: M.D.
Location Address465 BRICKELL AVE APT 1002Miami, FL 33131-4002
Mailing Address465 Brickell Ave Apt 1002Miami, FL 33131-4002 · (214) 577-1827
Phone(214) 577-1827
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 25, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 3, 2021
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 3, 2021
✔ NPI 1598023749 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · Q7814✔ Licensed in FL · ME151025
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
465 BRICKELL AVE APT 1002, Miami, FL 33131
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Joel Richard Wussow M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

7

Medicare enrollment records show Joel Wussow reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Larkin Emergency Physicians LLC
10 mi
Emergency Medicine
1475 W 49TH PL
Hialeah, FL 33012
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 46 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1831558626 (305) 558-2500
Thse - Marco Urgent Care LLC
96 mi
Internal Medicine
40 S HEATHWOOD DR
Marco Island, FL 34145
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 97 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1801125331 (239) 394-8234
Southwest Florida Emergency Management LLC
104 mi
Emergency Medicine
350 7TH ST N
Naples, FL 34102
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 161 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1780911206 (941) 436-5000
Paragon Emergency Services LLC
183 mi
Emergency Medicine
200 AVENUE F NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 1,065 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1912101650 (863) 293-1121
Acute Care Specialists
993 mi
Emergency Medicine
700 E MARSHALL AVE
Longview, TX 75601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 154 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1740655273 (903) 315-2000
Basin Emergency Physicians PLLC
1,406 mi
Emergency Medicine
500 W 4TH ST
Odessa, TX 79761
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 81 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1831337724 (432) 640-4000
Truepartners Northwest Emergency Associates PLLC
1,446 mi
Emergency Medicine
1501 S COULTER ST
Amarillo, TX 79106
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 66 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1912447319 (800) 962-3303

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 5

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
205 services199 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
143 services137 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
59 services56 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
44 services44 patients
X-ray of chest, 1 view 71045
A chest X-ray, 1 view, is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures within your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer. You'll stand in front of a machine that emits X-rays, which pass through your body to create the image.
25 services25 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33131 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
$96.13 typical visit price
range $60.92 – $187.05
Typical copayment $24.03 (range $15.23 – $46.76)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$107.17 typical visit price
range $18.99 – $150.24
Typical copayment $26.79 (range $4.74 – $37.56)
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.

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 Joel Wussow's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joel Wussow is 1598023749. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 25, 2012.

Where is Joel Wussow located?

Joel Wussow practices at 465 Brickell Ave Apt 1002, Miami, FL 33131. The listed phone number is (214) 577-1827.

What is Joel Wussow's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Joel Wussow enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joel Wussow is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Joel Wussow's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joel Wussow reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Larkin Emergency Physicians LLC (Hialeah, FL), Thse - Marco Urgent Care LLC (Marco Island, FL), Southwest Florida Emergency Management LLC (Naples, FL), Paragon Emergency Services LLC (Winter Haven, FL), Acute Care Specialists (Longview, TX) and 2 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 Joel Wussow's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joel Wussow accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and CHRISTUS Health Plan list Joel Wussow 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joel Wussow was last updated on September 3, 2021. 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.