JOSEPH MCDOWELL M.D. – NPI #1811230618
Anesthesiology

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.

JOSEPH MCDOWELL is an anesthesiologist located in BOSTON, MA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1811230618 to JOSEPH MCDOWELL on March 29, 2013. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207L00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Anesthesiology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Jul 30, 2018. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JOSEPH MCDOWELL below.

NPI Profile for
JOSEPH MCDOWELL

NPI Number
1811230618
Enumeration Date

(more than 13 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOSEPH MCDOWELL
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Phone: (617) 726-2000 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
45 Francis St
Boston, MA 02115-6105
Phone: (617) 525-6500
55 Fruit St
Boston, MA 02114-2621
Phone: (617) 726-2000
Mailing address
175 BLOSSOM ST UNIT 1002
BOSTON, MA 02114-2628
Phone: (313) 407-6616 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207L00000X
- Anesthesiology (Primary)
MA 255877
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
MA

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2013
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JOSEPH MCDOWELL is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
      55 FRUIT STREET
      BOSTON, MA 02114

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