Joseph Afonso, M.D.
NPI 1396759015 · Psychiatry Physician · Fall River, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Afonso, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Fall River, MA (NPI 1396759015).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396759015
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD09500 (RI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
53 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 53 | $65 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $65–$65 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hclbrand: Buprenorphine-Naloxone | 118 | 20 |
| Clonazepam | 76 | 16 |
| Clozapine | 67 | — |
| Lithium Carbonate | 30 | — |
| Lorazepam | 30 | — |
| Alprazolam | 28 | — |
| Trazodone Hcl | 25 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-28
- Last updated
- 2013-06-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Afonso's NPI number?
- Joseph Afonso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396759015, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Afonso's specialty?
- Joseph Afonso is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Afonso located?
- Joseph Afonso's practice location on file with NPPES is 49 Hillside St, Fall River, MA 02720-5211.
- What is Joseph Afonso's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Afonso is (508) 235-7200.
- Does Joseph Afonso accept Medicare?
- Joseph Afonso is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Afonso's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Afonso's NPI (1396759015) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-06-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.