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DR. JOSEPH ANTHONY LA SPADA M.D.
NPI 1639135015
Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Active since April 25, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1600 S ANDREWS AVE, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316(954) 468-8000(954) 468-8007 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Joseph Anthony La Spada M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH ANTHONY LA SPADA M.D. (NPI 1639135015) is an individual pediatric critical care medicine provider in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME 57141) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639135015
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0203X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH ANTHONY LA SPADACredential: M.D.
Location Address1600 S ANDREWS AVEFort Lauderdale, FL 33316-2510
Mailing Address1182 Ginger CirWeston, FL 33326-3626 · (954) 349-1675 · Fax (954) 349-1684
Phone(954) 468-8000
Fax(954) 468-8007
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1639135015 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0203X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME 57141
Definition
A pediatrician expert in advanced life support for children from the term or near-term neonate to the adolescent. This competence extends to the critical care management of life-threatening organ system failure from any cause in both medical and surgical patients and to the support of vital physiological functions. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and also facilitates patient care among other specialists.
1600 S ANDREWS AVE, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Wellpoint.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Joseph Anthony La Spada 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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph La Spada reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Pediatrix Medical Group Of Florida Inc
13 mi
Pediatric Cardiology
1301 CONCORD TER
Sunrise, FL 33323
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 236 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1083711790 (954) 384-0175

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 20

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

DIANNE MATTOX PARKER M.D.
Pediatrics
1600 S ANDREWS AVE, NEWBORN NURSERY
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
Broward County (954) 355-5810
AKILAH FULLER PHARMD, MS
Pharmacist
1600 S ANDREWS AVE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
Broward County (954) 355-4400
JACOB GOLDENBERG MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1600 S ANDREWS AVE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
Broward County (954) 941-8300
TIFFANY SKYE SCULTHORPE DO, MS
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1600 S ANDREWS AVE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
Broward County (954) 355-4400
JOHN BERNE MD
Surgery
1600 S ANDREWS AVE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
Broward County (305) 918-7050
DR. EDUARDO A. OTERO M.D.
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
1600 S ANDREWS AVE, 4TH FLR NICU
FT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
Broward County (954) 355-5870
WESTSIDE HOSPITALIST INC
Hospitalist
1600 S ANDREWS AVE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
Broward County (954) 355-4400
PETER A. NAMNUM, MD, PA
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1600 S ANDREWS AVE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
Broward County (954) 355-4400

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 La Spada's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph La Spada is 1639135015. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 25, 2006.

Where is Joseph La Spada located?

Joseph La Spada practices at 1600 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. The listed phone number is (954) 468-8000.

What is Joseph La Spada's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080P0203X.

Is Joseph La Spada enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph La Spada is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Joseph La Spada's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph La Spada reassigns Medicare benefits to Pediatrix Medical Group Of Florida Inc (Sunrise, FL). The 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 La Spada's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph La Spada accept?

Health plans from Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Cigna Healthcare and Wellpoint list Joseph La Spada 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 Joseph La Spada was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.