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DR. JOSEPH RALPH PAONESSA M.D.
NPI 1720341696
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Boston, MA

Active since June 16, 2012PECOS Enrolled
330 BROOKLINE AVE, BOSTON, MA 02215(617) 667-7000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 21, 2022, Dec 12, 2022, Oct 10, 2019 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Joseph Ralph Paonessa M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH RALPH PAONESSA M.D. (NPI 1720341696) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Florida (ME137557) and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Manatee Memorial Hospital, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720341696
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH RALPH PAONESSACredential: M.D.
Location Address330 BROOKLINE AVEBoston, MA 02215
Mailing Address855 Central Ave Unit 508Saint Petersburg, FL 33701-3661 · (727) 692-0784
Phone(617) 667-7000
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Florida College Of MedicineGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJune 16, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 21, 20226 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 21, 2022
✔ NPI 1720341696 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0200X
Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · ME137557✔ Licensed in SC · 52405✔ Licensed in IL · 036138529✔ Licensed in AZ · 56652
Definition
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X · License ME137557 (FL), 56652 (AZ), 036138529 (IL), 52405 (SC), 01080502A (IN)
330 BROOKLINE AVE, Boston, MA 02215
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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 111104 Parkview Circle Dr Ste 410Fort Wayne, IN 46845-0025 · Phone (260) 266-5260 · Fax (260) 266-5279
Location 2601 E Rollins StOrlando, FL 32803-1248 · Phone (407) 303-7283 · Fax (407) 303-0347
Location 38745 N Wickham RdMelbourne, FL 32940-5997 · Phone (321) 434-4225 · Fax (321) 434-4247

Other Identifiers 1

OtherP8080FL · Hf Ma

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.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 Ralph Paonessa M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID5092061291
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190129003694
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

6

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Paonessa reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Sound Physicians Of Florida IV, LLC
1,050 mi
Internal Medicine
60 MEMORIAL MEDICAL PKWY
Palm Coast, FL 32164
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 300 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1740633635 (615) 377-5658
Florida Hospital Medical Group Inc
1,111 mi
Family Medicine
1115 E RIDGEWOOD ST
Orlando, FL 32803
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 3,005 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225034234 (407) 841-1100
Health First Medical Group, LLC
1,119 mi
General Practice
1223 GATEWAY DR
Melbourne, FL 32901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 773 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750626495 (321) 434-5055
Continuum Medical Solutions, LLC
1,126 mi
Critical Care Medicine
6201 N SUNCOAST BLVD
Crystal River, FL 34428
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 21 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003464033 (813) 392-3631
Mda Anesthesia, LLC
1,205 mi
Anesthesiology
39200 HOOKER HWY
Belle Glade, FL 33430
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 27 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1336784115 (561) 707-9149
Intensive Care Associates LLC
1,210 mi
Critical Care Medicine
206 2ND ST E
Bradenton, FL 34208
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 15 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1811641251 (941) 746-5111

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 3

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.

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.
362 services147 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.
22 services16 patients
Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 36556
This procedure involves placing a thin tube into a large vein, usually in the neck or chest, to administer medication or fluids. It's done under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. It's a standard, safe procedure for individuals aged 5 and above.
14 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Manatee Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bradenton, FL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100035
Location206 2nd St EBradenton, FL 34208 · Manatee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Tampa General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tampa, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100128
Location1 Tampa General CirTampa, FL 33606 · Hillsborough County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Tampa General Hospital Crystal River

Acute Care Hospitals · Crystal River, FL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100249
Location6201 N Suncoast BlvdCrystal River, FL 34428 · Citrus County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02215 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
$144.11 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $36.02 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$111.18 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $27.79 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
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 20

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

BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER
Chronic Disease Hospital (Children)
330 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (617) 677-4042
DR. BRIAN DANIEL HOBBS MD, MMSC
Internal Medicine
330 BROOKLINE AVE, PULMONARY AND CRITICAL CARE DEPARTMENT
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (617) 667-5864
ERICA DOMMASCH MD
Dermatology
330 BROOKLINE AVE, SHAPIRO 2
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (617) 667-3753
VAHID KIARAD M.D
Anesthesiology
330 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (617) 667-7000
DR. MICHAEL R GOLDSTEIN PHD
Psychologist (Clinical)
330 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (617) 356-7246
SARA MURDOCK CAHILL MD
Hospitalist
330 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (617) 667-7000
DR. DEVON ABT HARRIS MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecologic Oncology)
330 BROOKLINE AVE, KIRSTEIN 3
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (617) 667-3736
DR. ELIZABETH MAIER BALOUGH MD, PHD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
330 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (617) 667-7000

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 Paonessa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Paonessa is 1720341696. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2012.

Where is Joseph Paonessa located?

Joseph Paonessa practices at 330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215. The listed phone number is (617) 667-7000.

What is Joseph Paonessa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Is Joseph Paonessa enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Paonessa is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Joseph Paonessa's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Paonessa reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Sound Physicians Of Florida IV, LLC (Palm Coast, FL), Florida Hospital Medical Group Inc (Orlando, FL), Health First Medical Group, LLC (Melbourne, FL), Continuum Medical Solutions, LLC (Crystal River, FL), Mda Anesthesia, LLC (Belle Glade, FL) and 1 more organization, 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 Paonessa's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Paonessa accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Joseph Paonessa 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 Paonessa affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Paonessa is affiliated with Manatee Memorial Hospital, Tampa General Hospital and Tampa General Hospital Crystal River.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Paonessa was last updated on December 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.