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Active NPI 1023004116 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Joel Andrew Weinstein , MD

Surgery • Watsonville, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joel Weinstein, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Watsonville, CA. With approximately 45 years of clinical experience since graduating from State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine in 1981, Dr. Weinstein delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 75 NIELSON ST.

Dr. Weinstein is affiliated with County Of Monterey and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, removal of gallbladder using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

75 Nielson St

Watsonville, CA 950762468

Telephone 8317224300
Fax 8317686261
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1981

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Watsonville, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
45 Yrs +26.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.8 Yrs
State Avg: 27.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
5 Specialists

Practicing in Watsonville, CA (3346 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
40.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Weinstein (45 Years) 45 Yrs
Watsonville Specialty Average (18.8 Years) 18.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes
15 15 $201.00 $120.27

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License CA G49173

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
00G491730 (CA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID License
G491730 (CA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Shield
00G491730 (CA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

County Of Monterey

1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA 93912

Phone: 8317554235

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 09, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 09, 2007

Registered at 75 NIELSON ST, WATSONVILLE, CA 950762468 (Tel: 8317224300)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 09, 2007

Registered at PO BOX 1885, WATSONVILLE, CA 950771885 (Tel: 8317224300)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 09, 2007

Recorded as JOEL WEINSTEIN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 09, 2007

Surgery (License #G49173 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 23, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1023004116
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 23, 2005
Last Update: July 13, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 1885

Watsonville, CA 950771885

Phone: 8317224300

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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