Active NPI 1154346815 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Joseph A Grocela , MD

Urology • Boston, MA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joseph Grocela, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Urology in Boston, MA. Practice services are available at 55 FRUIT ST under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, established patient outpatient office visit, automated urinalysis test. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

55 Fruit St
Grb 1102 Dept Of Urology

Boston, MA 021142621

Telephone 6177268475

Fax 6177266131

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Massachusetts General Hospital Facility NPI 1184613721

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Boston, MA

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 21.9 Yrs

State Avg: 29.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

117 Specialists

Practicing in Boston, MA (396 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

48.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

81.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2018)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0585 Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit	7,100	29	$16.00	$6.03
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	413	296	$424.00	$117.27
81003 Automated urinalysis test	165	142	$18.00	$2.71
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	99	92	$128.00	$18.60
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	55	51	$817.00	$167.73
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	48	45	$1300.00	$365.67
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	48	45	$430.00	$8.85
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	48	45	$1073.00	$129.86
51600 Injection procedure for X-ray imaging of the bladder or during voiding	47	45	$832.00	$106.45
74455 Review by radiologist of urinary bladder and urethra images with contrast and after passing urine	43	41	$340.00	$94.55
52287 Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope	42	34	$1171.86	$328.50
95971 Electronic analysis and programming of implanted simple spinal cord or peripheral neurostimulator generator system during or after surgery, first hour	39	34	$222.00	$56.00
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	39	39	$645.00	$179.91
52281 Dilation of bladder canal (urethra) using an endoscope	14	14	$2375.00	$281.07

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0585 Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit	18,701	52	$15.31	$5.88
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,164	583	$416.40	$111.65
81003 Automated urinalysis test	480	372	$18.00	$3.02
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	372	313	$128.00	$21.57
51600 Injection procedure for X-ray imaging of the bladder or during voiding	145	140	$832.00	$103.13
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	144	139	$1264.00	$341.23
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	144	139	$1065.55	$121.56
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	144	139	$427.01	$8.47
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	132	132	$631.50	$170.74
95971 Electronic analysis and programming of implanted simple spinal cord or peripheral neurostimulator generator system during or after surgery, first hour	123	61	$222.00	$52.27
52287 Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope	122	64	$1163.65	$306.42
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	115	104	$802.81	$134.34
74455 Review by radiologist of urinary bladder and urethra images with contrast and after passing urine	69	69	$335.70	$90.36
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	50	28	$272.52	$73.86
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	45	41	$557.16	$151.18
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	39	34	$25.00	$3.43
51715 Injection of implant material beneath lining of bladder and/or urethra using an endoscope	38	21	$1380.34	$250.21
64561 Insertion of sacral nerve neurostimulator electrode array	34	30	$8162.74	$1149.88
52281 Dilation of bladder canal (urethra) using an endoscope	33	23	$2236.55	$252.14
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	29	28	$509.24	$139.80
L8606 Injectable bulking agent, synthetic implant, urinary tract, 1 ml syringe, includes shipping and necessary supplies	26	12	$600.00	$202.51
64590 Insertion or replacement of peripheral, sacral, or gastric neurostimulator generator or receiver	18	18	$743.00	$104.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	15	$220.40	$52.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	13	$288.36	$76.81
64590 Insertion or replacement of peripheral, sacral, or gastric neurostimulator generator or receiver	13	12	$743.00	$117.66
64581 Incision to insert sacral nerve neurostimulator electrodes	13	13	$2909.00	$668.34

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License MA 153300

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

3164969 (MA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tufts Health Plan

724883 (MA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs Ma

J17540 (MA)

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

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 55 FRUIT ST, GRB 1102 DEPT OF UROLOGY, BOSTON, MA 021142621 (Tel: 6177268475)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at PO BOX 9142, MASS. GENERAL PHYSICIAN ORGANIZATION, CHARLESTOWN, MA 021299142 (Tel: 6177240287)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as JOSEPH GROCELA, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Urology (License #153300 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 13, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1154346815

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: July 13, 2006

Last Update: July 08, 2007

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 9142, Mass. General Physician Organization

Charlestown, MA 021299142

Phone: 6177240287

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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