Joseph Vella, MD, PHD
NPI 1073888434 · Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician · New Brunswick, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Vella, MD, PHD is a Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician provider in New Brunswick, NJ (NPI 1073888434).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073888434
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 291195-1 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician207YX0007XLicense 25MA10474800 (NJ)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
88 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 23 | $142 |
| Preparation of Skin Graft Site of Face, Scalp, Eyelids, Mouth, Neck, Ears, Around Eyes, Genitals, Hands, Feet, Fingers, Or Toes, 100.0 Sq Cm Or 1% Body Area for Infants and Children, Or Less15004 | 20 | $276 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 18 | $103 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 14 | $153 |
| Repair of Wound of Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Or Lips By Transferring Skin, 10.0 Sq Cm Or Less14060 | 13 | $586 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $103–$586 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 2 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 20 | 18 |
| Cephalexin | 11 | 11 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$56 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-03-19
- Last updated
- 2020-01-31
- Certified
- 2020-01-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Vella's NPI number?
- Joseph Vella's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073888434, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Vella's specialty?
- Joseph Vella is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Vella located?
- Joseph Vella's practice location on file with NPPES is Rutgers - Robert Wood Johnson University, New Brunswick, NJ 08901.
- What is Joseph Vella's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Vella is (732) 235-5530.
- Does Joseph Vella accept Medicare?
- Joseph Vella is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Vella's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Vella's NPI (1073888434) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-01-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.