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DR. JOSEPH VINCENT MEHARG M.D.
NPI 1972556066
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Providence, RI

Active since May 18, 2006PECOS Enrolled
50 MAUDE ST, PROVIDENCE, RI 02908(401) 456-2100(401) 456-2684 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Joseph Vincent Meharg M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH VINCENT MEHARG M.D. (NPI 1972556066) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Providence, Rhode Island, licensed in Rhode Island (08015) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972556066
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH VINCENT MEHARGCredential: M.D.
Location Address50 MAUDE STProvidence, RI 02908-4325
Mailing Address50 Maude StProvidence, RI 02908-4325 · (401) 456-5368 · Fax (401) 456-5782
Phone(401) 456-2100
Fax(401) 456-2684
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1972556066 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License✔ Licensed in RI · 08015
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
50 MAUDE ST, Providence, RI 02908
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid9006636RI

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Joseph Vincent Meharg M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 2

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.

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 94010
This test, known as spirometry, assesses how well your lungs work. It measures how much air you can inhale, how much you can exhale and how quickly you can exhale. It's non-invasive and helps diagnose conditions like asthma or COPD.
21 services20 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
14 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02908 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
$134.17 typical visit price
range $58.57 – $177.03
Typical copayment $33.54 (range $14.64 – $44.25)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$103.10 typical visit price
range $18.92 – $144.38
Typical copayment $25.77 (range $4.73 – $36.09)
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

Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
33%196 patients2/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
23%22 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
97%219 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
99%183 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
35%346 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
33%335 patients2/55-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…
93%346 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…
5%346 patients1/55-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.
9%346 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

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

Portable oxygen contents, gaseous, 1 month's supply = 1 unit E0443
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier19 claims19 services$41.52 avg. paid by Medicare
Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
2 suppliers14 claims14 services$910.92 avg. paid by Medicare
Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, without backup rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device) E0470
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$61.70 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers30 claims30 services$2.72 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers21 claims21 services$65.96 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers15 claims15 services$32.70 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.

ROGER WILLIAMS RADIATION THERAPY, LLC
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
50 MAUDE ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02908
Providence County (401) 456-2690
DANIEL N VALICENTI MD
Internal Medicine
50 MAUDE ST, 4TH FLOOR
PROVIDENCE, RI 02908
Providence County (401) 456-5300
MOHAMMAD ABDALLAT MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
50 MAUDE ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02908
Providence County (401) 456-2077
NEW UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP LLC
Internal Medicine
50 MAUDE ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02908
Providence County (401) 456-2525
ROGER WILLIAMS MEDICAL CENTER
Home Health
50 MAUDE ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02908
Providence County (401) 456-2273
ELINA GOMAN BASKIN O.D.
Optometrist
50 MAUDE ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02908
Providence County (401) 351-5664
RABIH EL-BIZRI MD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
50 MAUDE ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02908
Providence County (401) 456-5714
ELMHURST EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES, INC.
Skilled Nursing Facility
50 MAUDE ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02908
Providence County (401) 456-2623

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 Meharg's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Meharg is 1972556066. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 18, 2006.

Where is Joseph Meharg located?

Joseph Meharg practices at 50 Maude St, Providence, RI 02908. The listed phone number is (401) 456-2100.

What is Joseph Meharg's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Joseph Meharg enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Meharg is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Meharg was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 days 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.