JOSEPH T. SOFIA MD – NPI #1003343997
Anesthesiology

An anesthesiologist who has had additional skill and experience in and is primarily concerned with the anesthesia, sedation, and pain management needs of infants and children. A pediatric anesthesiologist generally provides services including the evaluation of complex medical problems in infants and children when surgery is necessary, planning and care for children before and after surgery, pain control, anesthesia and sedation for any procedures out of the operating room such as MRI, CT scan, and radiation therapy.

JOSEPH SOFIA is an anesthesiologist located in SEATTLE, WA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1003343997 to JOSEPH SOFIA on May 22, 2017. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207LP3000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Anesthesiology, specializing in Pediatric Anesthesiology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Oct 10, 2023. 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 SOFIA below.

NPI Profile for
JOSEPH T. SOFIA

NPI Number
1003343997
Enumeration Date

(more than 9 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOSEPH T. SOFIA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
4800 SAND POINT WAY NE
MB.11.500
SEATTLE, WA 98105
Phone: (206) 987-3996 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-7201
Phone: (214) 648-6400
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Oct 10, 2023

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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
207LP3000X
- Anesthesiology / Pediatric Anesthesiology (Primary)
WA MD61170736
207L00000X
- Anesthesiology
WA MD.MD.61170736

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
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2017
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

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