DR. JOSEPH KEVIN POTTHAST M.D.
NPI 1689683161
Radiology - Neuroradiology in Lebanon, NH

Q: What is Joseph Potthast's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Potthast is 1689683161. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 5, 2006.

Q: What is Joseph Potthast's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Neuroradiology, with taxonomy code 2085N0700X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Potthast was last updated on December 18, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 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.

Active since August 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

89.75/100

CMS Quality Rating

1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, LEBANON, NH 03756(603) 650-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 18, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 18, 2024, Jun 18, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Dr. Joseph Kevin Potthast M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH KEVIN POTTHAST M.D. (NPI 1689683161) is an individual neuroradiology provider in Lebanon, New Hampshire, licensed in New Hampshire (20823) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of South Florida College Of Medicine (1982).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689683161

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2085N0700X

Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH KEVIN POTTHASTCredential: M.D.

Location Address1 MEDICAL CENTER DRLebanon, NH 03756-0001

Mailing Address1 Medical Center DrLebanon, NH 03756-0001 · (603) 650-7650

Phone(603) 650-5000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Florida College Of MedicineGraduated 1982

Enumeration DateAugust 5, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 18, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedDecember 18, 2024

✔ NPI 1689683161 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · NeuroradiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2085N0700X

License✔ Licensed in NH · 20823

Definition

A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases utilizing imaging procedures as they relate to the brain, spine and spinal cord, head, neck and organs of special sense in adults and children.

1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, Lebanon, NH 03756

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Taro Health.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 Kevin Potthast M.d. 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 ID5890785646

PECOS Enrollment IDI20201012001791

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 Potthast reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital

Same address

General Acute Care Hospital

1 MEDICAL CENTER DR
Lebanon, NH 03756

Reassigned Medicare billing, New Hampshire enrollment
2,620 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1629788237 (603) 650-5000

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic

29 mi

Internal Medicine

ONE MEDICAL CENTER DR
Lebanon, NH 03756

Reassigned Medicare billing, New Hampshire enrollment
2,999 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1548210198 (603) 650-5000

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 20

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.

Ct scan head or brain without contrast 70450

A CT scan of the head or brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your brain, skull, and other structures inside your head. It helps to detect conditions like strokes, tumors, or injuries. No dye (contrast) is used in this test.

542 services521 patients

Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 72125

A CT scan of the upper spine without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test that uses X-rays to capture detailed images of your neck and upper back. It helps in identifying issues like fractures, tumors, or infections. No dye (contrast) is used in this scan.

177 services177 patients

Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 70553

An MRI scan of the brain, both before and after contrast, helps visualize different brain structures. Initially, images are taken without a contrast agent. Then, a safe dye is injected which helps highlight certain areas, providing clearer, more detailed images.

161 services154 patients

Mri scan of brain without contrast 70551

An MRI scan of the brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of your brain. It helps in detecting abnormalities like tumors, stroke, inflammation, or infection.

132 services132 patients

Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 70496

A CT scan of the head's blood vessels with contrast is a diagnostic procedure. A special dye (contrast) is injected into your body to make the blood vessels visible on the scan. This helps identify issues like blockages or abnormalities in your head's blood vessels.

128 services127 patients

Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 70498

A CT scan of the neck's blood vessels with contrast is a diagnostic procedure. It uses X-rays and a special dye to create detailed images of your neck's blood vessels. This helps doctors detect issues such as blockages or abnormalities.

120 services120 patients

Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 72148

An MRI scan of the lower spinal canal without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images of your lower spine. This helps identify issues like disc problems, tumors, or nerve conditions. No dye is used.

108 services108 patients

Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 72131

A CT scan of the lower spine without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses X-rays to create detailed images of your lower back area, helping to detect conditions like fractures, infections, or tumors. It's painless and generally quick.

92 services92 patients

Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast 72141

An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of your upper spine. This helps doctors identify issues such as injuries, infections or diseases. No dye is used.

68 services68 patients

Ct scan of middle spine without contrast 72128

A CT scan of the middle spine without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your mid-spine area. This scan helps doctors identify issues like fractures, tumors, or infections. No dye is used in this procedure.

64 services64 patients

Ct scan of face without contrast 70486

A CT scan of the face without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your face, including bones, soft tissues, and blood vessels. It's often used to diagnose diseases, injuries, or abnormalities. No contrast dye is used in this procedure.

49 services49 patients

Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast 70491

A CT scan of the neck with contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. A special dye is administered to highlight the soft tissues in your neck, making them easier to see. This helps detect issues like infections, tumors, or other abnormalities.

37 services37 patients

Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast 72146

An MRI scan of the middle spinal canal without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of your spine. This helps doctors identify any abnormalities or issues in your spinal canal. No dye is used in this procedure.

35 services35 patients

Mri scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast 72158

An MRI scan of the lower spinal canal with contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses magnetic fields to generate detailed images of your lower spine. A contrast agent is injected to enhance these images, helping doctors see issues more clearly.

32 services32 patients

Mri scan of middle spinal canal before and after contrast 72157

An MRI scan of the middle spinal canal with contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of your spine, both before and after a contrast dye is injected. The dye helps to highlight certain structures, providing a clearer picture for diagnosis.

26 services26 patients

Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast 70544

An MRI scan of the head's blood vessels without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the blood vessels in your head. This helps doctors diagnose conditions such as stroke, aneurysm, or other vascular disorders.

19 services19 patients

Mri scan of upper spinal canal before and after contrast 72156

An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal before and after contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of your spine. Contrast dye is injected to enhance these images, providing clearer visuals for accurate diagnosis.

15 services15 patients

Removal of spinal fluid with lower back spinal tap for diagnostic test using imaging guidance 62328

A lower back spinal tap, guided by imaging, is a procedure to collect spinal fluid for testing. A needle is carefully inserted into the lower back to draw out fluid. This can help diagnose various conditions. It's performed under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort.

12 services12 patients

Ct scan of cranial cavity without contrast 70480

A CT scan of the cranial cavity without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed images of your head, specifically the brain area. This can help detect conditions like tumors, infections, or injuries. No dye (contrast) is used in this procedure.

11 services11 patients

Mri scan of bone of eye socket, face, and/or neck before and after contrast 70543

An MRI scan of the eye socket, face, and/or neck uses magnetic fields to create detailed images of these areas. Contrast dye helps highlight specific tissues for clearer pictures. It's non-invasive, aids in detecting abnormalities, and guides treatment plans.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lebanon, NH

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number300003

Location1 Medical Center DriveLebanon, NH 03756 · Grafton County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

New London Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · New London, NH

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number301304

Location273 County RoadNew London, NH 03257 · Merrimack County

Emergency services

Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Lebanon, NH

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number301305

Location10 Alice Peck Day DriveLebanon, NH 03766 · Grafton County

Emergency services

Huggins Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Wolfeboro, NH

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number301312

Location240 South Main StreetWolfeboro, NH 03894 · Carroll County

Emergency services

Mt Ascutney Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Windsor, VT

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number471302

Location289 County RoadWindsor, VT 05089 · Windsor County

Emergency services

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

89.75/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

81.37

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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.

MRS. JANICE M BRENNAN APRN

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, DHMC DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATION MEDICINE
LEBANON, NH 03756

Grafton County (603) 560-5000

MS. SHELLEY GRACE BENSON R.PH.

Pharmacist (Oncology)

1 MEDICAL CENTER DR
LEBANON, NH 03756

Grafton County (603) 650-5417

ELIAS LOUKAS M.D.

Internal Medicine

1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, DHMC SECTION OF HOSPITAL MEDICINE
LEBANON, NH 03756

Grafton County (603) 650-8380

SARAH S SEO MD

Otolaryngology

1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, OTOLARYNGOLOGY
LEBANON, NH 03756

Grafton County (603) 650-8123

DR. SRINIVAS J. IVATURY MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery

1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, COLON & RECTAL SURGERY DEPARTMENT
LEBANON, NH 03756

Grafton County (603) 650-8113

TIMOTHY EARLEY D.O.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1 MEDICAL CENTER DR
LEBANON, NH 03756

Grafton County (201) 694-0663

HANNAH ELIZABETH FOOTE BENSIMHON M.D.

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

1 MEDICAL CENTER DR
LEBANON, NH 03756

Grafton County (603) 650-5000

EMILE JOSEPH HASAN M.D.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1 MEDICAL CENTER DR
LEBANON, NH 03756

Grafton County (603) 650-5000

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 Potthast's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Potthast is 1689683161. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 5, 2006.

Where is Joseph Potthast located?

Joseph Potthast practices at 1 Medical Center Dr, Lebanon, NH 03756. The listed phone number is (603) 650-5000.

What is Joseph Potthast's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Neuroradiology, with taxonomy code 2085N0700X.

Is Joseph Potthast enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Potthast 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 Potthast's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Potthast reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital (Lebanon, NH) and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic (Lebanon, NH). 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 Potthast's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Potthast accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from NH Healthy Families and Taro Health list Joseph Potthast 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 Potthast affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Potthast is affiliated with Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, New London Hospital, Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital, Huggins Hospital and Mt Ascutney Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Potthast was last updated on December 18, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 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.