DR. JOSEPH P ALESNIK M.D
NPI 1982804761
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Fort Myers, FL

Q: What is Joseph Alesnik's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Alesnik is 1982804761. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2007.

Q: What is Joseph Alesnik's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Alesnik was last updated on August 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.

Active since July 20, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

9981 S HEALTHPARK DR STE 156, FORT MYERS, FL 33908(239) 343-6341(239) 343-6342 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 7, 2026, Nov 25, 2025, Dec 13, 2024 (3 updates tracked since 2024).

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About Dr. Joseph P Alesnik M.d NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH P ALESNIK M.D (NPI 1982804761) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Fort Myers, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME99537) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lee Memorial Hospital, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982804761

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH P ALESNIKCredential: M.D

Location Address9981 S HEALTHPARK DR STE 156Fort Myers, FL 33908-3618

Mailing AddressPo Box 2147Fort Myers, FL 33902-2147 · (239) 343-6341 · Fax (239) 343-6342

Phone(239) 343-6341

Fax(239) 343-6342

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Florida College Of MedicineGraduated 2000

Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 7, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 7, 2026

✔ NPI 1982804761 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · ME99537✔ Licensed in KY · 43036

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

9981 S HEALTHPARK DR STE 156, Fort Myers, FL 33908

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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 12525 Harbor Blvd Ste 203Port Charlotte, FL 33952-5342 · Phone (941) 744-2640 · Fax (941) 744-2650

Location 2300 Riverside Dr E Ste 3100Bradenton, FL 34208-1024 · Phone (941) 744-2640 · Fax (941) 744-2650

Location 32237 US Highway 27 SSebring, FL 33870-4936 · Phone (941) 744-2640 · Fax (941) 744-2650

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid279321100FL

OtherME99537FL · Medical License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company), Wellpoint.Insurance ›

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

Dr. Joseph P Alesnik 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 ID3476649062

PECOS Enrollment IDI20071012000005

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 Alesnik reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Lee Health System Inc

Same address

Internal Medicine

9981 S HEALTHPARK DR
Fort Myers, FL 33908

Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
1,899 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1942058557 (239) 424-1500

Riverview Cardiac Surgery PA

79 mi

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

300 RIVERSIDE DR E STE 3100
Bradenton, FL 34208

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

NPI 1922053115 (941) 744-2640

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 7

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

111 services56 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

72 services68 patients

Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533

A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.

34 services34 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.

29 services17 patients

Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 33361

This procedure, known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), involves replacing a damaged aortic valve through a small incision in the leg. A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and guided up to the heart. The new valve is then positioned and deployed, restoring normal blood flow.

26 services26 patients

Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts 33518

A coronary artery bypass with 2 grafts is a surgery to improve blood flow to your heart. A surgeon takes a healthy vein or artery from your body and attaches it to the blocked coronary artery. This creates a new path for blood to flow, bypassing the blockage.

22 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Lee Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Myers, FL

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number100012

Location2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers, FL 33901 · Lee County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Manatee Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bradenton, FL

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number100035

Location206 2nd St EBradenton, FL 34208 · Manatee County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hca Florida Blake Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bradenton, FL

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number100213

Location2020 59th St WBradenton, FL 34209 · Manatee County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33908 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

$179.05 typical visit price

range $58.56 – $179.05

Typical copayment $44.76 (range $14.64 – $44.76)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$73.00 typical visit price

range $18.44 – $144.68

Typical copayment $18.25 (range $4.61 – $36.17)

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 17

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

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