DR. GEORGE JOSTEN M.D.
NPI 1750812533
Anesthesiology in San Jose, CA

Active since March 23, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
92.06/100
CMS Quality Rating
751 S BASCOM AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95128(408) 885-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 29, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 16, 2021, Mar 23, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. George Josten M.d. NPPES

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

DR. GEORGE JOSTEN M.D. (NPI 1750812533) is an individual anesthesiology provider in San Jose, California, licensed in Utah (12142514-1205) and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics, and is a graduate of University Of Utah School Of Medicine (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1750812533
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. GEORGE JOSTENCredential: M.D.
Location Address751 S BASCOM AVESan Jose, CA 95128-2604
Mailing Address751 S Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95128-2604
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Utah School Of MedicineGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 29, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 29, 2021
✔ NPI 1750812533 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in UT · 12142514-1205
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
751 S BASCOM AVE, San Jose, CA 95128

Accepted 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. George Josten 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 ID6406264829
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210422002295
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 George Josten reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Neurology
175 N MEDICAL DR
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Utah enrollment
  • 2,620 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

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.

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
28 services28 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics

Acute Care Hospitals · Salt Lake City, UT
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number460009
Location50 North Medical DriveSalt Lake City, UT 84132 · Salt Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

92.06/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality85.57
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Pharmacist
751 S BASCOM AVE
SAN JOSE, CA 95128
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
751 S BASCOM AVE, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE
SAN JOSE, CA 95128
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
751 S BASCOM AVE
SAN JOSE, CA 95128
Perfusionist
751 S BASCOM AVE
SAN JOSE, CA 95128
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
751 S BASCOM AVE
SAN JOSE, CA 95128
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
751 S BASCOM AVE
SAN JOSE, CA 95128
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
751 S BASCOM AVE, CARDIAC SURGERY DEPT
SAN JOSE, CA 95128
Internal Medicine
751 S BASCOM AVE, RADIATION ONCOLOGY
SAN JOSE, CA 95128

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 George Josten's NPI number?

The NPI number for George Josten is 1750812533. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2017.

Where is George Josten located?

George Josten practices at 751 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128. The listed phone number is (408) 885-5000.

What is George Josten's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is George Josten enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. George Josten 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 organization bills Medicare for George Josten's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), George Josten reassigns Medicare benefits to University Of Utah Adult Services (Salt Lake City, UT). 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 George Josten's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does George Josten accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming list George Josten 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 George Josten affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, George Josten is affiliated with University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for George Josten was last updated on October 29, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.