Joseph Gjolaj, M.D.
NPI 1578609137 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Miami, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Gjolaj, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Miami, FL (NPI 1578609137).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578609137
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME116568 (FL)
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
19 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
576 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Fusion of Additional Segment of Spine22614 | 167 | $494 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 160 | $159 |
| Incision Or Removal of Spine Bone Segment, Each Additional Segment22216 | 86 | $454 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 69 | $203 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 24 | $107 |
| Incision Or Removal of Lower Spine Bone Segment22214 | 17 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 226 | 61 |
| Gabapentin | 216 | 70 |
| Vancomycin Hcl | 58 | — |
| Meloxicam | 39 | 14 |
| 0.9 % Sodium Chloridebrand: Sodium Chloride | 27 | — |
| Pregabalin | 26 | 11 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 23 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19,251 across 41 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
- 2007-01-30
- Last updated
- 2014-04-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Gjolaj's NPI number?
- Joseph Gjolaj's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578609137, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Gjolaj's specialty?
- Joseph Gjolaj is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Gjolaj located?
- Joseph Gjolaj's practice location on file with NPPES is 1475 Nw 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33136-1002.
- What is Joseph Gjolaj's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Gjolaj is (305) 243-3000.
- Does Joseph Gjolaj accept Medicare?
- Joseph Gjolaj is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Gjolaj's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Gjolaj's NPI (1578609137) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-04-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.