JOSEPH BRULA MD
NPI 1982674255
Anesthesiology in Pittsburgh, PA

Q: What is Joseph Brula's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Brula is 1982674255. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 26, 2006.

Q: What is Joseph Brula's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Brula was last updated on November 12, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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 January 26, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1000 BOWER HILL RD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15243(412) 561-4900 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 12, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Joseph Brula Md NPPES

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

JOSEPH BRULA MD (NPI 1982674255) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD419939) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Trinity Medical Ctr East &trinity Medical Ctr West, and is a graduate of West Virginia University School Of Medicine (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982674255

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameJOSEPH BRULACredential: MD

Location Address1000 BOWER HILL RDPittsburgh, PA 15243-1873

Mailing Address1000 Bower Hill RdPittsburgh, PA 15243-1873 · (800) 394-4445

Phone(412) 561-4900

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSWest Virginia University School Of MedicineGraduated 1997

Enumeration DateJanuary 26, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 12, 2007

✔ NPI 1982674255 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in PA · MD419939

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

1000 BOWER HILL RD, Pittsburgh, PA 15243

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid0018394890008PA

Medicare PIN061122FG3PA

Medicare PIN061122RUAPA

Accepted Insurance

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joseph Brula 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 ID7214990233

PECOS Enrollment IDI20220708001971

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 Brula reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Keystone Anesthesia Consultants, Ltd

14 mi

Anesthesiology

80 LANDINGS DR STE 202
Washington, PA 15301

Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
134 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1861450751 (724) 969-0191

Weirton Medical Center Inc

24 mi

Gastroenterology

651 COLLIERS WAY, SUITE 511
Weirton, WV 26062

Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
30 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1205030525 (304) 723-3093

George M. Roig MD Inc

24 mi

Anesthesiology

601 COLLIERS WAY
Weirton, WV 26062

Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
7 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1164475182 (800) 242-1131

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 31

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

130 services123 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 00910

Anesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.

127 services106 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.

90 services90 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.

59 services59 patients

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 01922

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.

43 services41 patients

Anesthesia for shock wave therapy for urinary system stones with water bath 00872

Anesthesia for shock wave therapy involves administering medications to ensure comfort during the procedure. The therapy uses sound waves to break down stones in the urinary system. A water bath aids in transmitting these waves effectively.

36 services28 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.

33 services32 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790

Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.

29 services29 patients

Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope 00918

This procedure involves using anesthesia to ensure comfort while a special instrument called an endoscope helps to locate, break up, and possibly remove kidney stones. The endoscope is a thin, flexible tube which is gently inserted and navigated to the area of concern.

29 services27 patients

Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 36556

This procedure involves placing a thin tube into a large vein, usually in the neck or chest, to administer medication or fluids. It's done under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. It's a standard, safe procedure for individuals aged 5 and above.

29 services27 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body 00400

Anesthesia for procedures on the skin of your arms, legs, and front body is a service that numbs the area being treated. This ensures you don't feel pain during procedures like biopsies, stitches, or minor surgeries. It's administered through a small injection or a topical cream.

28 services27 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back 00300

Anesthesia for procedures on skin, muscles, or nerves of the head, neck, and upper back involves using medication to numb the area or make you unconscious during the procedure. This ensures you don't feel pain or discomfort. It's safe and monitored by professionals.

24 services23 patients

Injection of local anesthetic for abdominal wall pain control on both sides using imaging guidance 64488

This procedure involves injecting a local anesthetic into the abdominal wall to manage pain. It's carried out on both sides of the abdomen using imaging guidance for precision. This helps numb the area, providing relief from discomfort.

24 services24 patients

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620

This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.

23 services22 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.

22 services22 patients

Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812

Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.

21 services21 patients

Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm 00410

Anesthesia for a procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm ensures you won't feel pain during the treatment. It can be general, where you're completely asleep, or local, numbing only a specific area. Your vital signs are monitored to ensure safety during the procedure.

20 services19 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

20 services12 patients

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402

Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.

19 services19 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones 01480

Anesthesia for procedures on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones involves administering medication to block pain and sensation in these areas. This allows doctors to perform necessary treatments or surgeries without causing discomfort. The type of anesthesia used can vary based on the specific procedure.

19 services18 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.

19 services18 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on anus and rectum 00902

Anesthesia for procedures on the anus and rectum ensures comfort during medical procedures. It involves the administration of medication to numb the area or induce sleep, so you don't feel pain or discomfort. This helps doctors perform necessary procedures smoothly and effectively.

15 services14 patients

Insertion of tube for infusion with imaging guidance and review by radiologist, patient 5 years or older 36573

This procedure involves placing a tube into a vein for medication or fluid delivery. Imaging guidance helps ensure correct placement, while a radiologist reviews the process for safety. It's suitable for patients aged 5 and above.

15 services15 patients

Anesthesia for access to central vein 00532

Anesthesia for access to a central vein is a medical procedure where a numbing medication is used to minimize discomfort during the insertion of a long, thin tube into a large vein. This tube can be used to deliver medications, fluids, or to collect blood samples.

14 services14 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 00840

Anesthesia for a lower abdomen procedure involves medication to eliminate pain during surgery. You might be awake but relaxed and pain-free, or you may be completely unconscious. It's administered to ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.

14 services14 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen outside abdominal cavity 00860

Anesthesia for a procedure on the lower abdomen outside the abdominal cavity involves medication to numb the area or make you sleep, ensuring comfort and painlessness during the procedure. It is safe and commonly used in many medical procedures.

13 services12 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on upper 2/3rd of thigh bone 01230

Anesthesia for a procedure on the upper 2/3rd of the thigh bone involves administering medication to numb the area or make you unconscious, ensuring you don't feel pain during the operation. It's a safe and routine part of surgical procedures.

13 services13 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope 01400

Anesthesia for a knee joint procedure or exam using an endoscope involves administering medication to numb the area or put you in a sleep-like state. This ensures you don't feel pain during the procedure. The endoscope, a thin tube with a camera, allows the doctor to view the knee joint internally without making large incisions.

12 services12 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on nose and sinuses 00160

Anesthesia for procedures on the nose and sinuses involves administering medication to block sensation, ensuring comfort during the procedure. It can be local (numbing a specific area) or general (you're asleep). This helps prevent pain and discomfort during the procedure.

11 services11 patients

Anesthesia for removal of urinary bladder tumors including use of an endoscope 00912

This procedure involves the use of anesthesia to ensure comfort while an endoscope, a thin tube with a light and camera, is used to identify and remove abnormal growths in the bladder. It's a minimally invasive approach to maintain bladder health.

11 services11 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

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.

Trinity Medical Ctr East &trinity Medical Ctr West

Acute Care Hospitals · Steubenville, OH

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number360211

Location380 Summit AvenueSteubenville, OH 43952 · Jefferson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Weirton Medical Center, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Weirton, WV

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number510023

Location601 Colliers WayWeirton, WV 26062 · Hancock County

Emergency services

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. ANDREW JEROME COYLE M.D.

Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)