Active NPI 1902970627 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Joseph Bernard Taylor , MD

Internal Medicine • Reading, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joseph Taylor, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Reading, MA. With approximately 47 years of clinical experience since graduating from Boston University School Of Medicine in 1979, Dr. Taylor delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 20 PONDMEADOW DR.

Dr. Taylor is affiliated with Beth Israel Lahey Health Primary Care, Inc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's, routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

20 Pondmeadow Dr
Ste 206

Reading, MA 01867

Telephone 7819440040

Fax 7819441684

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Reading Physical Therapy Pc Facility NPI 1639120959

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Boston University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1979

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Reading, MA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

47 Yrs +7.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 39.4 Yrs

State Avg: 29.3 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

9 Specialists

Practicing in Reading, MA (7127 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

66.7% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

64.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Taylor (47 Years) 47 Yrs

Reading Specialty Average (39.4 Years) 39.4 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	537	301	$397.70	$141.83
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	250	167	$58.08	$17.67
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	157	155	$61.87	$16.07
G0442 Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes	146	146	$66.49	$21.78
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	127	127	$414.53	$144.73
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	92	92	$563.85	$183.76
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	84	69	$314.05	$100.90
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	78	78	$66.42	$21.76
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	45	45	$98.29	$35.30
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	42	42	$178.67	$81.58
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	30	30	$97.13	$35.30
90677 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use	29	29	$726.79	$291.13
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	26	23	$636.19	$231.36
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	22	22	$192.05	$60.31
G0402 Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment	12	12	$564.00	$184.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	317	193	$343.50	$142.75
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	204	204	$347.59	$145.15
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	147	140	$62.80	$16.40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	131	111	$240.10	$100.67
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	57	57	$93.21	$33.84
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	54	54	$150.50	$71.74
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	43	43	$62.79	$21.37
G0102 Prostate cancer screening; digital rectal examination	25	25	$63.96	$27.04
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	17	16	$160.47	$59.19
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	14	14	$445.71	$230.34
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	12	11	$40.00	$9.52
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	12	12	$605.50	$311.83
90677 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use	11	11	$559.55	$282.01
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	11	11	$76.82	$33.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	280	163	$317.39	$143.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	228	165	$221.50	$100.64
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	217	217	$315.44	$148.58
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	181	178	$62.43	$16.36
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	64	64	$88.39	$33.68
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	60	60	$91.40	$68.54
G0102 Prostate cancer screening; digital rectal examination	55	55	$51.51	$27.25
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	32	32	$60.25	$21.57
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	20	20	$68.05	$33.82
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	18	17	$209.17	$145.06
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	17	15	$151.47	$60.57
90677 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use	17	17	$492.29	$278.88
82272 Stool analysis for blood	16	16	$16.63	$4.15
94060 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration	13	13	$65.31	$11.22
94729 Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases	13	13	$42.31	$9.71
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	11	11	$145.36	$64.47

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	248	170	$214.92	$103.37
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	210	210	$306.67	$151.10
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	199	125	$307.56	$146.77
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	182	178	$60.73	$17.04
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	77	77	$55.90	$21.90
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	76	76	$85.49	$19.50
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	71	71	$88.58	$65.14
G0102 Prostate cancer screening; digital rectal examination	62	62	$49.87	$26.81
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	30	23	$146.00	$60.61
99493 Follow-up psychiatric collaborative care management, subsequent calendar month, first 60 minutes	23	11	$350.91	$175.01
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	23	18	$88.26	$64.62
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	16	15	$202.75	$147.54
94060 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration	16	16	$63.50	$11.42
94729 Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases	16	16	$40.50	$9.89
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	15	14	$139.67	$64.82
99492 Initial psychiatric collaborative care management, first calendar month, first 70 minutes	12	11	$442.33	$175.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	188	143	$208.05	$85.05
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	173	173	$298.21	$132.46
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	159	157	$58.97	$19.72
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	140	88	$135.39	$85.46
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	139	96	$298.85	$121.36
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	74	73	$81.70	$18.99
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	65	64	$84.75	$60.32
G0102 Prostate cancer screening; digital rectal examination	46	46	$48.00	$26.72
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	39	39	$52.15	$20.85
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	26	26	$64.23	$18.94
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	26	26	$194.69	$118.08
94729 Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases	20	20	$38.40	$9.76
94060 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration	19	19	$61.42	$13.88
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	16	12	$141.25	$61.05
94726 Determination of lung volumes using plethysmography	15	15	$52.27	$12.95
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	12	12	$85.75	$52.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	365	222	$201.69	$82.26
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	248	233	$56.33	$19.39
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	226	226	$287.79	$130.70
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	199	127	$288.99	$121.49
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	135	135	$50.83	$20.63
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	113	113	$79.70	$18.65
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	92	92	$82.67	$54.78
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	77	11	$60.21	$19.00
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	36	36	$61.67	$18.65
94060 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration	31	31	$60.10	$14.23
94729 Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases	30	30	$37.57	$9.99
94726 Determination of lung volumes using plethysmography	23	23	$51.30	$13.43
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	22	22	$339.09	$210.56
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	22	15	$136.36	$59.89
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	18	18	$32.94	$18.65
G0102 Prostate cancer screening; digital rectal examination	16	16	$46.94	$25.78
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	14	14	$179.21	$109.67
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	14	14	$401.71	$162.15
94010 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume	12	11	$33.17	$9.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	526	246	$175.32	$80.85
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	254	224	$62.32	$19.17
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	200	200	$192.50	$129.54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	164	110	$261.61	$118.41
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	95	92	$73.60	$23.21
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	77	76	$79.36	$52.24
82044 Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis	23	23	$15.65	$6.11
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	22	22	$46.68	$23.21
82272 Stool analysis for blood	19	19	$25.00	$4.15
94729 Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases	17	16	$31.65	$9.83
94727 Determination of lung volumes using gas dilution or washout	14	13	$31.43	$13.23
94010 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume	13	13	$40.00	$9.10
G0402 Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment	13	13	$223.38	$177.44
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	12	12	$271.67	$198.97
G0403 Electrocardiogram, routine ecg with 12 leads; performed as a screening for the initial preventive physical examination with interpretation and report	12	12	$63.25	$19.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	593	253	$160.00	$79.12
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	259	226	$65.00	$18.60
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	215	215	$160.00	$126.21
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	150	103	$240.00	$115.47
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	96	96	$40.00	$28.66
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	73	73	$60.00	$47.97
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	51	14	$150.00	$76.14
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	47	47	$40.00	$28.66
82272 Stool analysis for blood	36	36	$25.00	$4.37
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	28	28	$221.43	$184.33
94729 Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases	26	26	$30.00	$9.68
94727 Determination of lung volumes using gas dilution or washout	26	26	$30.00	$13.06
94010 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume	26	26	$40.00	$8.96
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	19	19	$100.00	$94.58
Q2037 Influenza virus vaccine, split virus, when administered to individuals 3 years of age and older, for intramuscular use (fluvirin)	18	18	$25.00	$17.03
82044 Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis	17	17	$15.00	$6.15
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	14	12	$125.00	$59.02
95810 Sleep monitoring of patient (6 years or older) in sleep lab	12	12	$360.00	$128.90
G0403 Electrocardiogram, routine ecg with 12 leads; performed as a screening for the initial preventive physical examination with interpretation and report	11	11	$65.00	$18.86
G0402 Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment	11	11	$180.00	$176.40

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License MA 52385

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

110066084 (MA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Beth Israel Lahey Health Primary Care, Inc

15 Railroad Ave, South Hamilton, MA 019822218

Phone: 9784687381

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

5 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Christine Gulla , MD

Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease

NPI 1083721120

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Michael Bresnahan , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1255405973

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Brian Casserly , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1366516080

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Patricia Foley , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1821334434

Family Nurse Practitioner

Rachel Scimone , AGNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1962289058

Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (Board Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

✅

NPI Profile Active November 17, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location November 17, 2015

Registered at 20 PONDMEADOW DR, STE 206, READING, MA 01867 (Tel: 7819440040)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address November 17, 2015

Registered at 20 PONDMEADOW DR, STE 206, READING, MA 01867 (Tel: 7819440040)

👤

Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 17, 2015

Recorded as JOSEPH TAYLOR, MD

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 17, 2015

Internal Medicine (License #52385 in MA)

🟢

Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 17, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

Patient & Community Reviews

Verified patient ratings, medical care experiences, and facility photos

0 Reviews

No patient reviews submitted yet for Dr. Joseph Taylor. Be the first to share your experience!

Only verified registered users can submit ratings, post feedback, and upload facility photos.

NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1902970627

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: November 17, 2006

Last Update: November 17, 2015

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

20 Pondmeadow Dr, Ste 206

Reading, MA 01867

Phone: 7819440040

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

⚠️ Medical Disclaimer

This directory listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or physician endorsement. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.