JOSEPH B. VELLA MD, PHD – NPI #1073888434
Otolaryngology

An otolaryngologist who specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of head and neck conditions.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Otolaryngology

JOSEPH VELLA is an otolaryngologist located in NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1073888434 to JOSEPH VELLA on March 19, 2012. 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 207YX0905X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Otolaryngology, specializing in Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Jan 31, 2020. 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 VELLA below.

NPI Profile for
JOSEPH B. VELLA

NPI Number
1073888434
Enumeration Date

(more than 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOSEPH B. VELLA
Credentials
MD, PHD
Primary location
RUTGERS - ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY
10 PLUM STREET
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Phone: (732) 235-5530 Fax:
Mailing address
1 JOHN PLANT DR
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520-3424
Phone: (412) 720-0029 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 31, 2020

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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
207YX0905X
- Otolaryngology / Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery (Primary)		 NJ 25MA10474800
207YX0007X
- Otolaryngology / Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck		 NJ 25MA10474800
207YS0123X
- Otolaryngology / Facial Plastic Surgery		 NY 291195-1

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 PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2012
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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 VELLA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
      ONE ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PLACE
      NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901

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