Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joao Nascimento, MD

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Bridgeport, CT

  • NPI 1982616520
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 42 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3203 Main St
Bridgeport, CT 066064225
(203) 371-0009
fax (203) 371-0091

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 18, 2024
Year of graduation
1984 — 42 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Connecticut #029415

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982616520. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
447
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$23,077
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J7050 Infusion, normal saline solution, 250 cc 138 25 $1
96415 Administration of chemotherapy into vein, each additional hour 130 18 $30
96413 Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less 93 19 $143
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 40 17 $15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 26 19 $95
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 20 19 $135

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Bridgeport Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 74. This provider delivers 6.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$419
Transactions
14
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Genzyme Corporation 3 $108.38
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. 2 $64.44
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, INC. 2 $61.89
Aurinia Pharma U.S., INC. 2 $56.59
Janssen Biotech, INC. 2 $42.84
Abbvie INC. 1 $34.17
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 1 $27.16
Pfizer INC. 1 $23.65

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$419

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
145
Patients
13
Total drug cost
$3,037
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 53 13 $515
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 30 0 $798
Gabapentin Generic 16 0 $344
Pregabalin Generic 12 0 $253
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 12 0 $741
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 11 0 $309
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 11 0 $77

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Joao Nascimento's medical specialty?
Dr. Joao Nascimento practices Rheumatology Physician in Bridgeport, CT.
Where does Dr. Joao Nascimento practice?
Dr. Joao Nascimento practices at 3203 Main St, Bridgeport, CT 066064225. Office phone: 2033710009.
What is Dr. Joao Nascimento's NPI?
Dr. Joao Nascimento's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982616520, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joao Nascimento accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joao Nascimento accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joao Nascimento commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Infusion, normal saline solution, 250 cc (HCPCS J7050); Administration of chemotherapy into vein, each additional hour (HCPCS 96415); Administration of chemotherapy into vein (HCPCS 96413). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.