Joel Warfel, M.D.
NPI 1518371954 · Anesthesiology Physician · San Antonio, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joel Warfel, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in San Antonio, TX (NPI 1518371954).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518371954
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
453 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 86 | $13 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 81 | $42 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Probe in Esophagus, With Report93312 | 49 | $100 |
| Ultrasound of Heart Blood Flow, Valves and Chambers93320 | 49 | $17 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate and Valve Function93325 | 49 | $3 |
| Insertion of Non-Tunneled Central Venous Tube for Infusion (5 Years Or Older)36556 | 29 | $80 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$36 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
- 2014-06-13
- Last updated
- 2024-03-06
- Certified
- 2024-03-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joel Warfel's NPI number?
- Joel Warfel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518371954, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joel Warfel's specialty?
- Joel Warfel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joel Warfel located?
- Joel Warfel's practice location on file with NPPES is 12446 West Ave Ste 200, San Antonio, TX 78216-2530.
- What is Joel Warfel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joel Warfel is (210) 525-1668.
- Does Joel Warfel accept Medicare?
- Joel Warfel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joel Warfel's NPI active?
- Yes — Joel Warfel's NPI (1518371954) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-03-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.