Joseph Niezer, MD
NPI 1538509476 · Psychiatry Physician · Grand Rapids, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Niezer, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Grand Rapids, MI (NPI 1538509476).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538509476
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4301510036 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 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
125 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 54 | $120 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 24 | $187 |
| Assessment of Emotional Or Behavioral Problems96127 | 24 | $4 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 23 | $70 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $4–$187 (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 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lamotrigine | 168 | 58 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 126 | 58 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 120 | 36 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 90 | 34 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 78 | 30 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 68 | 16 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 67 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$42 across 1 record (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
- 2013-06-25
- Last updated
- 2023-11-03
- Certified
- 2023-11-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Niezer's NPI number?
- Joseph Niezer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538509476, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Niezer's specialty?
- Joseph Niezer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Niezer located?
- Joseph Niezer's practice location on file with NPPES is 2750 E Beltline Ave Ne Fl 3, Grand Rapids, MI 49525-8614.
- What is Joseph Niezer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Niezer is (616) 447-5820.
- Does Joseph Niezer accept Medicare?
- Joseph Niezer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Niezer's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Niezer's NPI (1538509476) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.