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JOSEPH MCDOWELL M.D.
NPI 1811230618
Anesthesiology in Boston, MA

Active since March 29, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

NPPES record last updated: July 30, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 30, 2018, Mar 17, 2018, Mar 7, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Joseph Mcdowell M.d. NPPES

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

JOSEPH MCDOWELL M.D. (NPI 1811230618) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (274324) and active in the NPI registry since March 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811230618
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH MCDOWELLCredential: M.D.
Location Address55 FRUIT STBoston, MA 02114
Mailing Address175 Blossom St Unit 1002Boston, MA 02114-2628 · (313) 407-6616
Phone(617) 726-2000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSGeorgetown University School Of MedicineGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 30, 20183 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1811230618 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MA · 274324✔ Licensed in MA · 255877
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.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
55 FRUIT ST, Boston, MA 02114
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 145 Francis StBoston, MA 02115-6105 · Phone (617) 525-6500
Location 255 Fruit StBoston, MA 02114-2621 · Phone (617) 726-2000

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joseph Mcdowell 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 ID547587271
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180613002905
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 8

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.

Daily hospital management of continuous spinal drug administration 01996
Continuous spinal drug administration is a hospital procedure where medication is delivered directly into the spinal fluid through a small tube. It helps manage pain or other conditions. Daily hospital management involves monitoring for effectiveness and any potential side effects.
54 services24 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
40 services25 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
32 services20 patients
Continuous infusion of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle through catheter 64416
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent, often combined with a steroid, into the nerve bundle in your arm. It's typically done via continuous infusion. The aim is to manage pain and reduce inflammation, enhancing your comfort and recovery.
19 services19 patients
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.
19 services19 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Massachusetts General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220071
Location55 Fruit StreetBoston, MA 02114 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

STUTI GIRISH SHROFF MD, MBBS
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-2971
NANCY WANG M.D.
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (017) 724-4000
DR. DUSAN HANIDZIAR M.D., PH.D.
Anesthesiology
55 FRUIT ST, GRAY-BIGELOW 444
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-3030
JOHN JOSEPH DANKO DO
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-2000
DR. MICHAEL ANDREW LOBRITZ M.D, PH.D.
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
55 FRUIT ST, DIVISION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE, GRJ-504
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 724-9248
MS. KELLY ELISHA TRECARTIN NP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
55 FRUIT ST, BIGALOW 852 F
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-7400
JAMIE MARIE ALLEN NP
Nurse Practitioner
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 724-4410
DR. DHAVAL SANJEEV KOLTE M.B.B.S., PH.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 643-3238

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 Mcdowell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Mcdowell is 1811230618. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2013.

Where is Joseph Mcdowell located?

Joseph Mcdowell practices at 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114. The listed phone number is (617) 726-2000.

What is Joseph Mcdowell's specialty?

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

Is Joseph Mcdowell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Mcdowell 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 Mcdowell affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Mcdowell is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Mcdowell was last updated on July 30, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.