DR. JOSEPH BARAN JR. MD
NPI 1609895192
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in San Diego, CA

Q: What is Joseph Baran's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Baran is 1609895192. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2006.

Q: What is Joseph Baran's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Baran was last updated on August 27, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.

Active since July 18, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

5550 UNIVERSITY AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92105(619) 501-3081(619) 501-3958 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 27, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Dr. Joseph Baran Jr. Md NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH BARAN JR. MD (NPI 1609895192) is an individual infectious disease provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (G717230) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609895192

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X

Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH BARAN JR.Credential: MD

Location Address5550 UNIVERSITY AVESan Diego, CA 92105-2307

Mailing AddressPo Box 3399San Diego, CA 92163-1399 · (619) 501-3081 · Fax (619) 501-3957

Phone(619) 501-3081

Fax(619) 501-3958

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSMichigan State University College Of Human MedicineGraduated 1988

Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 27, 2007

✔ NPI 1609895192 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RI0200X

License✔ Licensed in CA · G717230

Definition

An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

5550 UNIVERSITY AVE, San Diego, CA 92105

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINE90803CA

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedG71723

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 Baran Jr. 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 ID5092794388

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040719001627

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

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

Joseph Baran Jr MD Inc

Same address

Infectious Disease

5550 UNIVERSITY AVE
San Diego, CA 92105

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment

NPI 1326231978 (619) 501-3081

Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation

5.7 mi

Emergency Medicine

7901 FROST ST
San Diego, CA 92123

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
1,437 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1437103942 (858) 939-3400

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 4

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 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.

1,142 services230 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

240 services209 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

139 services37 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

53 services50 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92105 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

$140.22 typical visit price

range $62.10 – $184.71

Typical copayment $35.05 (range $15.52 – $46.17)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$108.42 typical visit price

range $20.62 – $151.42

Typical copayment $27.10 (range $5.15 – $37.85)

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 16

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

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