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DR. JOSEPH E CENTA MD
NPI 1902875180
Surgery in Bryan, OH

Active since March 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
442 W HIGH ST STE 3, BRYAN, OH 43506(419) 636-4517 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 20, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 14, 2022, Apr 12, 2021, Jun 29, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Joseph E Centa Md NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH E CENTA MD (NPI 1902875180) is an individual surgery provider in Bryan, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35-081040) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 13 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Ohio State University College Of Medicine (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902875180
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH E CENTACredential: MD
Location Address442 W HIGH ST STE 3Bryan, OH 43506-1681
Mailing Address48 Executive Dr Ste CNorwalk, OH 44857-2492 · (419) 668-1155
Phone(419) 636-4517
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOhio State University College Of MedicineGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateMarch 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 20, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 20, 2026
✔ NPI 1902875180 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35-081040
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
442 W HIGH ST STE 3, Bryan, OH 43506
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Secondary Practice Locations 13

Location 13591 Reserve Commons Dr Ste 201Medina, OH 44256-5334 · Phone (330) 591-2113
Location 21070 Polaris Pkwy Ste 100Columbus, OH 43240-4039 · Phone (614) 324-4060
Location 36100 E Main St Ste 105Columbus, OH 43213-3399 · Phone (614) 324-4060
Location 48300 Tyler Blvd Ste 100Mentor, OH 44060-4217 · Phone (440) 810-8346
Location 52003 W 4th St Ste 135Ontario, OH 44906-1865 · Phone (419) 741-4131
Location 648 Executive Dr Ste CNorwalk, OH 44857-2492 · Phone (419) 668-1155
Location 72281 Hayes AveFremont, OH 43420-2632 · Phone (419) 355-8488 · Fax (419) 355-8490
Location 8500 E Main St Ste 210Columbus, OH 43215-5369 · Phone (419) 668-1155
Location 9282 Benedict Ave Ste ANorwalk, OH 44857-2712 · Phone (419) 668-1155
Location 106060 Rockside Woods Blvd N Ste 110Independence, OH 44131-2377 · Phone (419) 668-1155
Location 116225 Frank Ave NWNorth Canton, OH 44720-8439 · Phone (234) 262-0280
Location 125343 Meadow Lane CtSheffield Village, OH 44035-1469 · Phone (419) 668-1155
Location 13270 Portland Way SGalion, OH 44833-2362 · Phone (419) 741-4131

Other Identifiers 3

Other000000387107OH · Anthem
Other7697385OH · Aetna
Medicaid2347802OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.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 E Centa Md 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 ID8527092295
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060304000006
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

2

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

Lakeland Medical Practices
92 mi
Audiologist
42 N SAINT JOSEPH AVE STE 300
Niles, MI 49120
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 724 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1134898505 (269) 687-2910
Norwalk Cardiac Thoracic & Endovascular Therapies, Inc.
103 mi
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
48 EXECUTIVE DR, STE C
Norwalk, OH 44857
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1205947132 (419) 668-1155

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 43506 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
$84.72 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $21.18 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

SARA LOUISE NYE NP
Nurse Practitioner
442 W HIGH ST STE 3
BRYAN, OH 43506
Williams County (419) 636-4517
BRANDON RASEY
Registered Nurse (Emergency)
442 W HIGH ST STE 3
BRYAN, OH 43506
Williams County (419) 636-4517
JOHN DARNALL DPT
Physical Therapist
442 W HIGH ST STE 3
BRYAN, OH 43506
Williams County (419) 636-4517
KEVIN L PARK MD
Family Medicine
442 W HIGH ST STE 3
BRYAN, OH 43506
Williams County (419) 636-4517
ANNA TRUBEY
Nurse Practitioner
442 W HIGH ST STE 3
BRYAN, OH 43506
Williams County (419) 636-4517
MRS. SUSAN K MURRY N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
442 W HIGH ST STE 3
BRYAN, OH 43506
Williams County (419) 636-4517
JODI ARNOLD PT
Physical Therapist
442 W HIGH ST STE 3
BRYAN, OH 43506
Williams County (419) 636-4517
DR. CORMACK LAZARUS MD
Family Medicine
442 W HIGH ST STE 3
BRYAN, OH 43506
Williams County (419) 636-4517

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 Centa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Centa is 1902875180. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 17, 2006.

Where is Joseph Centa located?

Joseph Centa practices at 442 W High St Ste 3, Bryan, OH 43506. The listed phone number is (419) 636-4517.

What is Joseph Centa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Joseph Centa enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Centa 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 Centa's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Centa reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Lakeland Medical Practices (Niles, MI) and Norwalk Cardiac Thoracic & Endovascular Therapies, Inc. (Norwalk, OH). 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 Centa's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Centa accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and MedMutual and 2 other insurers list Joseph Centa 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Centa was last updated on February 20, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 months 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.