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DR. JOSEPH BERNARD AFRICA M.D,
NPI 1902050180
Transplant Surgery in Washington, DC

Active since November 14, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3800 RESERVOIR RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007(202) 877-6029(202) 877-3378 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 23, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Joseph Bernard Africa M.d, NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH BERNARD AFRICA M.D, (NPI 1902050180) is an individual transplant surgery provider in Washington, District Of Columbia, licensed in West Virginia (25070) and active in the NPI registry since November 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Whitesburg Arh Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902050180
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy204F00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH BERNARD AFRICACredential: M.D,
Location Address3800 RESERVOIR RD NWWashington, DC 20007-2113
Mailing AddressPo Box 418283Boston, MA 02241-8283 · (703) 558-1544
Phone(202) 877-6029
Fax(202) 877-3378
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateNovember 14, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 23, 2015
✔ NPI 1902050180 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyTransplant SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code204F00000X
License✔ Licensed in WV · 25070
Definition
A surgeon who specializes in transplant surgery. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 25070 (WV)
3800 RESERVOIR RD NW, Washington, DC 20007
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PIN139130YTFDC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

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

Dr. Joseph Bernard Africa 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 ID1951462605
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130306000591
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 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.

Transplantation of donor kidney 50360
Transplantation of a donor kidney involves replacing a non-functioning kidney with a healthy one from a donor. This procedure can significantly improve the quality of life for those with serious kidney disease. The new kidney can perform the essential task of filtering blood and removing waste.
22 services22 patients
Preparation of donor kidney and veins for transplantation 50327
In kidney transplantation, a healthy kidney is taken from a donor. The kidney is carefully prepared, cleaned, and preserved. Veins are also prepared to ensure smooth blood flow to the new kidney. This process is done under strict medical protocols.
17 services17 patients
Preparation of donor kidney and arteries for transplantation 50328
In kidney transplantation, the donor kidney and arteries are meticulously prepared. The kidney is kept in a special solution that preserves it. The arteries are carefully cleaned and trimmed. This process ensures a successful connection to your body's blood vessels.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Whitesburg Arh Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Whitesburg, KY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number180002
Location240 Hospital RoadWhitesburg, KY 41858 · Letcher County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany

Acute Care Hospitals · Low Moor, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number490126
LocationOne Arh Lane - PO Box 7Low Moor, VA 24457 · Alleghany County
Emergency services

Charleston Area Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, WV
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number510022
Location501 Morris StreetCharleston, WV 25301 · Kanawha County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Princeton Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Princeton, WV
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number510046
Location122 12th StreetPrinceton, WV 24740 · Mercer County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Logan Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Logan, WV
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number510048
Location20 Hospital DriveLogan, WV 25601 · Logan County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 10

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
4 suppliers19 claims74 services$6.88 avg. paid by Medicare
Tacrolimus, extended release, (envarsus xr), oral, 0.25 mg J7503
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH002N
6 suppliers229 claims78,840 services$1.18 avg. paid by Medicare
Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
55 suppliers394 claims40,395 services$0.32 avg. paid by Medicare
Prednisone, immediate release or delayed release, oral, 1 mg J7512
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
24 suppliers216 claims29,580 services$0.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Cyclosporine, oral, 25 mg J7515
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
5 suppliers12 claims1,770 services$0.57 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg J7517
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
11 suppliers51 claims6,000 services$0.18 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

DR. KAUSTUBH SUBHASH YADWADKAR M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
3800 RESERVOIR RD NW, CG201
WASHINGTON, DC 20007
District of Columbia (304) 206-7595
FRED MO MD
Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine)
3800 RESERVOIR RD NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20007
District of Columbia (202) 444-8766
SEBLE YIRGA
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3800 RESERVOIR RD NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20007
District of Columbia (202) 444-7265
ARLETTE THOMPSON-PILE
Physical Therapy Assistant
3800 RESERVOIR RD NW, PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHBAILITATION DEPARTMENT
WASHINGTON, DC 20007
District of Columbia (202) 444-3689
JENNA ELIZABETH HOROWITZ
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
3800 RESERVOIR RD NW, NEUROSURGERY DEPARTMENT
WASHINGTON, DC 20007
District of Columbia (202) 444-2000
HALEY SWANSON FOSTER M.D.
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
3800 RESERVOIR RD NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20007
District of Columbia (202) 444-5022
SOPHIA RIZVI MD
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
3800 RESERVOIR RD NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20007
District of Columbia (202) 444-2000
CLAIRE DALBY MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3800 RESERVOIR RD NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20007
District of Columbia (202) 444-7106

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 Africa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Africa is 1902050180. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 14, 2008.

Where is Joseph Africa located?

Joseph Africa practices at 3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007. The listed phone number is (202) 877-6029.

What is Joseph Africa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Transplant Surgery with taxonomy code 204F00000X.

Is Joseph Africa enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Africa 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.

What insurance does Joseph Africa accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Alabama, CareSource and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia and 1 other insurer list Joseph Africa 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 Africa affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Africa is affiliated with Whitesburg Arh Hospital, Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany, Charleston Area Medical Center, Princeton Community Hospital and Logan Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Africa was last updated on November 23, 2015. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.