JOEL E. GOLDBERG MD – NPI #1922059468
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

JOEL GOLDBERG is a surgeon located in BOSTON, MA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1922059468 to JOEL GOLDBERG on May 12, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Nov 12, 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 JOEL GOLDBERG below.

NPI Profile for
JOEL E. GOLDBERG

NPI Number
1922059468
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOEL E. GOLDBERG
Credentials
MD
Primary location
75 FRANCIS STREET
BRIGHAM AND WOMENS HOSPITAL
BOSTON, MA 02115
Phone: (617) 732-8181 Fax:
Mailing address
111 CYPRESS ST
BROOKLINE, MA 02445-6002
Phone: (857) 307-0896 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Nov 12, 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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)		 MA 81517

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
TULANE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1992
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
JOEL GOLDBERG is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
      75 FRANCIS STREET
      BOSTON, MA 02115
    • FAULKNER HOSPITAL-BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S
      1153 CENTRE STREET
      BOSTON, MA 02130
    • NORTH SHORE MEDICAL CENTER -
      81 HIGHLAND AVENUE
      SALEM, MA 01970
    • WENTWORTH-DOUGLASS HOSPITAL
      789 CENTRAL AVE
      DOVER, NH 03820
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM HOME CARE, INC
      95 WELLS AVE STE 320
      NEWTON, MA 02459

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