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JOSEPH BELLEZZO M.D.
NPI 1760450340
Emergency Medicine in San Diego, CA

Active since March 09, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
73.62/100
CMS Quality Rating
7901 FROST ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92123(619) 541-3400(619) 285-5999 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Joseph Bellezzo M.d. NPPES

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

JOSEPH BELLEZZO M.D. (NPI 1760450340) is an individual emergency medicine provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (A67932) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics, and is a graduate of Other (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760450340
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH BELLEZZOCredential: M.D.
Location Address7901 FROST STSan Diego, CA 92123-2701
Mailing AddressPo Box 232349San Diego, CA 92193-2349 · (619) 285-5990 · Fax (619) 285-5999
Fax(619) 285-5999
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateMarch 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
NPI 1760450340 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in CA · A67932
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
7901 FROST ST, San Diego, CA 92123

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00A679320CA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joseph Bellezzo 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 ID941194823
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040213000278, I20251106001541
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.

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
196 services193 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
138 services132 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
80 services78 patients
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.
49 services49 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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92123 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
$94.87 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

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.

73.62/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality74.56
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.69

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
7901 FROST ST
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
7901 FROST ST
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Emergency Medicine
7901 FROST ST
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Dietitian, Registered
7901 FROST ST
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Internal Medicine
7901 FROST ST
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
7901 FROST ST
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Anesthesiology
7901 FROST ST
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Family Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
7901 FROST ST
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123

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 Bellezzo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Bellezzo is 1760450340. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 9, 2006.

Where is Joseph Bellezzo located?

Joseph Bellezzo practices at 7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA 92123. The listed phone number is (619) 541-3400.

What is Joseph Bellezzo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Joseph Bellezzo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Bellezzo 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.

Is Joseph Bellezzo affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Bellezzo is affiliated with University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Bellezzo 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 41 days 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.