JOSEPH E. AUGUST M.D.
NPI 1902802879
Internal Medicine in Peabody, MA

Q: What is Joseph August's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph August is 1902802879. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 24, 2005.

Q: What is Joseph August's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph August was last updated on October 18, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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 June 24, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

27 CENTENNIAL DR, PEABODY, MA 01960(978) 531-7677(978) 531-7690 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 18, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Joseph E. August M.d. NPPES

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

JOSEPH E. AUGUST M.D. (NPI 1902802879) is an individual internal medicine provider in Peabody, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (80213) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Shore Medical Center -, and is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902802879

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameJOSEPH E. AUGUSTCredential: M.D.

Location Address27 CENTENNIAL DRPeabody, MA 01960-7901

Mailing Address27 Centennial DrPeabody, MA 01960-7901 · (978) 531-7677 · Fax (978) 531-7690

Phone(978) 531-7677

Fax(978) 531-7690

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSJefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated 1992

Enumeration DateJune 24, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 18, 2010

✔ NPI 1902802879 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in MA · 80213

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

27 CENTENNIAL DR, Peabody, MA 01960

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Other Identifiers 8

OtherJ31618MA · Bcbs

Medicare UPING08971

Other080213MA · Tufts

Other5752146Aetna (ppo)

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedA20415MA

Other2074648Aetna (hmo)

Other4347578Cigna

OtherAA10466MA · Harvard Pilgrim

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.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

Joseph E. August 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 ID4486625837

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040802000402

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 6

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

42 services34 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

34 services32 patients

Administration of influenza virus vaccine G0008

The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.

15 services15 patients

Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use 90677

The Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV20) is a shot given to protect against 20 types of bacteria that can cause serious infections like pneumonia and meningitis. It's administered through a muscle, usually in the arm. It's important for overall health.

13 services13 patients

Administration of pneumococcal vaccine G0009

The pneumococcal vaccine helps protect against pneumococcal bacteria, which can cause severe infections like pneumonia and meningitis. The vaccine is given as an injection, typically in the arm. It's recommended for infants, older adults, and those with certain health conditions.

13 services13 patients

Influenza vaccine, inactivated 90653

The Influenza vaccine, inactivated, is a shot given to protect against the flu. It contains killed virus particles that help your body build immunity to the flu. It's recommended annually to keep your protection up-to-date. It's safe for ages 6 months and up.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

North Shore Medical Center -

Acute Care Hospitals · Salem, MA

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number220035

Location81 Highland AvenueSalem, MA 01970 · Essex County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 01960 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

$134.47 typical visit price

range $58.86 – $177.36

Typical copayment $33.61 (range $14.71 – $44.34)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$103.48 typical visit price

range $19.11 – $144.84

Typical copayment $25.87 (range $4.77 – $36.21)

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.

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

87%305 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%

Health Information Exchange

The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…

31%128 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

62%233 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

85%233 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

52%233 patients3/55-star benchmark: 89%

View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.

63%233 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 12

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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