Active NPI 1902875180 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Joseph E Centa , MD

Surgery • Bryan, OH

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joseph Centa, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Bryan, OH. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since graduating from Ohio State University College Of Medicine in 1996, Dr. Centa delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 442 W HIGH ST STE 3.

Dr. Centa is affiliated with Norwalk Cardiac Thoracic And Endovascular Therapies, Inc. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

442 W High St Ste 3

Bryan, OH 435061681

Telephone 4196364517

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Midwest Community Health Associates, Inc. Facility NPI 1942770581

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Ohio State University College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1996

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Bryan, OH

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

30 Yrs +2.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 27.6 Yrs

State Avg: 24.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

7 Specialists

Practicing in Bryan, OH (1313 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

82.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Centa (30 Years) 30 Yrs

Bryan Specialty Average (27.6 Years) 27.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2022)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	22	22	$1153.00	$89.82
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	18	$135.00	$83.49
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	18	$90.00	$55.51
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$219.00	$110.91
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	15	15	$1141.00	$184.66
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	13	13	$1591.00	$254.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	51	43	$120.00	$90.09
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	49	49	$195.00	$109.48
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	37	35	$80.00	$55.03
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	35	35	$1153.00	$89.57
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	25	25	$1141.00	$178.15
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	25	25	$1591.00	$250.44
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	21	21	$1190.00	$187.73
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	16	$175.00	$128.05
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$275.00	$166.36
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	12	12	$1024.00	$187.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	30	30	$315.00	$162.96
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	20	19	$239.00	$138.83
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	12	$112.00	$73.70
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	15	15	$824.00	$190.37
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	15	15	$958.00	$89.91
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	11	$165.00	$106.66
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$210.00	$105.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$299.18	$160.07
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	22	22	$824.00	$182.53
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$200.71	$101.37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	14	$108.67	$71.79
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	17	17	$237.76	$135.29
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	15	15	$958.00	$108.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	24	15	$212.00	$71.36
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	17	17	$651.00	$134.04
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	14	14	$531.50	$99.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	12	$70.00	$50.23
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$175.00	$126.74
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	11	11	$423.00	$101.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	47	39	$89.50	$40.17
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	29	19	$212.00	$68.30
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	28	26	$546.32	$95.21
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	24	24	$645.04	$129.61
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	22	22	$346.72	$175.34
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$341.00	$153.31
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	21	19	$149.00	$67.80
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	21	14	$115.50	$37.20
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	20	20	$878.56	$249.75
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	20	19	$34.50	$24.10
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	19	17	$70.00	$48.20
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	18	18	$175.00	$123.06
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$112.00	$72.75

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-02-20

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License OH 35-081040

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

2347802 (OH)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Anthem

000000387107 (OH)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Aetna

7697385 (OH)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Norwalk Cardiac Thoracic And Endovascular Therapies, Inc.

48 Executive Dr, Norwalk, OH 448572492

Phone: 4196681155

Secondary Practice Locations

3591 Reserve Commons Dr Ste 201

Medina, OH 442565334

Phone: 3305912113

1070 Polaris Pkwy Ste 100

Columbus, OH 432404039

Phone: 6143244060

6100 E Main St Ste 105

Columbus, OH 432133399

Phone: 6143244060

8300 Tyler Blvd Ste 100

Mentor, OH 440604217

Phone: 4408108346

2003 W 4th St Ste 135

Ontario, OH 449061865

Phone: 4197414131

48 Executive Dr Ste C

Norwalk, OH 448572492

Phone: 4196681155

2281 Hayes Ave

Fremont, OH 434202632

Phone: 4193558488

500 E Main St Ste 210

Columbus, OH 432155369

Phone: 4196681155

282 Benedict Ave Ste A

Norwalk, OH 448572712

Phone: 4196681155

6060 Rockside Woods Blvd N Ste 110

Independence, OH 441312377

Phone: 4196681155

6225 Frank Ave Nw

North Canton, OH 447208439

Phone: 2342620280

5343 Meadow Lane Ct

Sheffield Village, OH 440351469

Phone: 4196681155

270 Portland Way S

Galion, OH 448332362

Phone: 4197414131

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

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Internal Medicine

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Christine Barnett , OTR, L

Occupational Therapist

NPI 1013410687

Occupational Therapist Registered, L

Kay Schweinhagen , OTRL

Occupational Therapist

NPI 1023230885

Occupational Therapist Registered & Licensed

Sara Nye , NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1033651302

Nurse Practitioner

Dr. John Darnall , DPT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1053922260

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Dr. Kevin Park , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1063441491

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 20, 2026

Registered at 48 EXECUTIVE DR STE C, NORWALK, OH 448572492 (Tel: 4196681155)

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Updated Practice Location April 12, 2021

Registered at 442 W HIGH ST STE 3, BRYAN, OH 435061681 (Tel: 4196364517)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 12, 2021

Registered at 11109 PARKVIEW PLAZA DR # 117, FORT WAYNE, IN 468451701

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Updated Practice Location June 29, 2020

Registered at 2281 HAYES AVE, FREMONT, OH 434202632 (Tel: 4193558488)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 29, 2020

Registered at 2281 HAYES AVE, FREMONT, OH 434202632 (Tel: 4193558488)

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NPI Profile Active April 11, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 11, 2011

Registered at 34 EXECUTIVE DR, NORWALK, OH 448572480 (Tel: 4196686655)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 11, 2011

Registered at 34 EXECUTIVE DR, NORWALK, OH 448572480 (Tel: 4196686655)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 11, 2011

Recorded as JOSEPH CENTA, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 11, 2011

Surgery (License #35-081040 in OH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 17, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1902875180

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: March 17, 2006

Last Update: February 20, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

48 Executive Dr Ste C

Norwalk, OH 448572492

Phone: 4196681155

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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