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DR. JOSEPH A. SANTOS AFONSO M.D. NPI 1396759015


NPI Information

NPI: 1396759015
Provider Name: DR. JOSEPH A. SANTOS AFONSO, M.D.
Classification: Psychiatry & Neurology - 2084P0800X
Entity Type: Individual

Specialization: Psychiatry

Organization: THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

PECOS Registration: Yes

Address:
49 HILLSIDE ST
FALL RIVER, MA
ZIP 02720
Phone: (508) 235-7200
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DR. Joseph A. Santos Afonso, M.D. is a psychiatry psychiatry neurology in Fall River, MA with 34 years of experience. The provider is a Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems. DR. Joseph A. Santos Afonso, M.D. NPI is 1396759015. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

The provider's business location address is:

49 HILLSIDE ST
FALL RIVER, MA
ZIP 02720-211
Phone: (508) 235-7200
Fax: (508) 235-7340

The NPI 1396759015 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services (HCPCS:90792)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 7/28/2006 and was last updated on 6/20/2013.


Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No.Taxonomy CodeTaxonomy ClasificationTaxonomy SpecializationLicense NumberLicense StatePrimary
12084P0800XPsychiatry & NeurologyPsychiatryMD09500RHODE ISLANDNo
22084P0800XPsychiatry & NeurologyPsychiatry151340MASSACHUSETTSYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No.Other Provider IdentifierOther Provider Identifier TypeOther Provider Identifier StateOther Provider Identifier Issuer
183701031MEDICAIDMASSACHUSETTS
2G46463MEDICARE UPINRHODE ISLAND
3269025298MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIEDRHODE ISLAND

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This page was last updated on: 11/14/2023

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