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DR. JOSEPH POLCARO D.O.
NPI 1598716920
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal & Fetal Medicine in Tampa, FL

Active since May 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
13601 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD STE 250, TAMPA, FL 33613(813) 291-2623(813) 438-4797 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 2, 2025, Sep 7, 2021, Jul 27, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Joseph Polcaro D.o. NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH POLCARO D.O. (NPI 1598716920) is an individual maternal & fetal medicine provider in Tampa, Florida, licensed in Florida (OS22669) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - St Louis, and is a graduate of Other (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598716920
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207VM0101X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH POLCAROCredential: D.O.
Location Address13601 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD STE 250Tampa, FL 33613-4652
Mailing Address621 S New Ballas Rd Ste 2007bSaint Louis, MO 63141-8265 · (314) 991-5000 · Fax (314) 991-5035
Phone(813) 291-2623
Fax(813) 438-4797
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateMay 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 2, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 2, 2025
✔ NPI 1598716920 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & Gynecology · Maternal & Fetal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207VM0101X
Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · OS22669✔ Licensed in MO · 2016017358
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist who cares for, or provides consultation on, patients with complications of pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the obstetrical, medical and surgical complications of pregnancy and their effect on both the mother and the fetus. The specialist also possesses expertise in the most current diagnostic and treatment modalities used in the care of patients with complicated pregnancies.
Also ListedObstetrics & GynecologyTaxonomy 207V00000X · License 25MB05676400 (NJ), 2016017358 (MO), 0102206718 (VA)
13601 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD STE 250, Tampa, FL 33613
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and more.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 Polcaro D.o. 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 ID6507045317
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160801001438
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 Polcaro reassigns Medicare billing to 9 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Florida Hospital Physician Group Inc
2.6 mi
Family Medicine
3000 MEDICAL PARK DR, STE 320
Tampa, FL 33613
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 1,719 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1174955256 (813) 336-5766
Southeast Missouri Hospital Physicians, LLC
758 mi
Family Medicine
1701 LACEY ST
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 470 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1558311522 (573) 331-6880
Inova Health Care Services
794 mi
Diagnostic Radiology
11335 PEMBROOKE SQ STE 101
Waldorf, MD 20603
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia enrollment
  • 2,618 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851829550 (301) 932-4522
Ssm Health Care Group
854 mi
Internal Medicine
1225 SOUTH GRAND BLVD, 2L - DOOR 3,4
Saint Louis, MO 63104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 1,294 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1306589544 (314) 977-6100
Ssm Health Care St Louis
856 mi
Emergency Medicine
1015 BOWLES AVENUE
Fenton, MO 63026
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 741 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275586174 (636) 496-2502
Mercy Hospitals East Communities
863 mi
Clinic/Center
615 S NEW BALLAS RD
Saint Louis, MO 63141
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 435 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851431738 (314) 251-6382
Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities
887 mi
Family Medicine
3231 S NATIONAL AVE STE 220
Springfield, MO 65807
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 1,565 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245277631 (855) 420-7900
The Curators Of The University Of Missouri
939 mi
Multi-Specialty
1 HOSPITAL DR
Columbia, MO 65212
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 1,395 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1235126921 (573) 882-4141
Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo
1,039 mi
Skilled Nursing Facility
565 ABBOTT RD
Buffalo, NY 14220
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 499 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1144262908 (716) 826-7000

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - St Louis

Acute Care Hospitals · Richmond Heights, MO
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260091
Location6420 Clayton RdRichmond Heights, MO 63117 · St. Louis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33613 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
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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 4

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

CASSONDRA KAHL APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Perinatal)
13601 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD STE 250
TAMPA, FL 33613
Hillsborough County (813) 291-2623
DR. JEAN CARLOS VEL M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
13601 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD STE 250
TAMPA, FL 33613
Hillsborough County (813) 291-2623
DR. AMANDA L HORTON MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
13601 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD STE 250
TAMPA, FL 33613
Hillsborough County (813) 291-2623
PEDIATRIX MEDICAL GROUP FLORIDA INC
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
13601 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD STE 250
TAMPA, FL 33613
Hillsborough County (813) 971-6985

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 Polcaro's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Polcaro is 1598716920. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2006.

Where is Joseph Polcaro located?

Joseph Polcaro practices at 13601 Bruce B Downs Blvd Ste 250, Tampa, FL 33613. The listed phone number is (813) 291-2623.

What is Joseph Polcaro's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology, specializing in Maternal & Fetal Medicine, with taxonomy code 207VM0101X.

Is Joseph Polcaro enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Polcaro 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 Polcaro's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Polcaro reassigns Medicare benefits to 9 organizations: Florida Hospital Physician Group Inc (Tampa, FL), Southeast Missouri Hospital Physicians, LLC (Cape Girardeau, MO), Inova Health Care Services (Waldorf, MD), Ssm Health Care Group (Saint Louis, MO), Ssm Health Care St Louis (Fenton, MO) 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 Polcaro's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Polcaro accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company), Health First Commercial Plans, Inc. and Oscar Health and 4 other insurers list Joseph Polcaro 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 Polcaro affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Polcaro is affiliated with Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - St Louis.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Polcaro was last updated on December 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months 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.