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

Q: 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.

Q: What is Joseph Africa's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Africa was last updated on November 23, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.

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: October 25, 2026.

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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 Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia.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. 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Africa reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Charleston Area Medical Center, Inc.

200 mi

Hospitalist

1320 MAPLEWOOD AVE
Ronceverte, WV 24970

Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
1,511 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1972125995 (304) 793-2220

South Broward Hospital District

906 mi

Transplant Surgery

1150 N 35TH AVE STE 390
Hollywood, FL 33021

Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
36 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1093262248 (954) 265-7450

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.

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

Rivers Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Point Pleasant, WV

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number510012

Location2520 Valley DrivePoint Pleasant, WV 25550 · Mason 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

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

Camden Clark Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Parkersburg, WV

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number510058

Location800 Garfield AveParkersburg, WV 26101 · Wood 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

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

MS. AMANDA JORDAN SUN PA-C

Physician Assistant

3800 RESERVOIR RD NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20007

District of Columbia (877) 772-6505

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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Joseph Africa's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Africa reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Charleston Area Medical Center, Inc. (Ronceverte, WV) and South Broward Hospital District (Hollywood, FL). 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 Africa's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Africa accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia 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, Rivers Health, Charleston Area Medical Center, Logan Regional Medical Center and Camden Clark 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 weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.