Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Canestrari, PA-C

Surgical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Melbourne, FL

  • NPI 1871700161
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 19 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 4 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
240 N Wickham RD Ste 102
Melbourne, FL 329358663
(321) 541-1777
fax (321) 541-1797
Additional location
240 N Wickham RD Ste 104
Melbourne, FL 329358663
fax (321) 541-1786
Additional location
240 N Wickham RD Ste 108
Melbourne, FL 329358663
fax (321) 541-1788
Show 1 more location
Additional location
709 S Harbor City Blvd, Suite 100
Melbourne, FL 329011938
(321) 725-2225
fax (321) 308-0635

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 31, 2025
Year of graduation
2007 — 19 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363AS0400X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Florida #PA9104146
Medicaid
FL #106496100

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1871700161. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,454
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$199,336
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 997 144 $1
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 589 374 $74
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 499 217 $62
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 295 274 $42
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose 219 52 $74
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 180 156 $105
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 173 173 $138
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 126 119 $38
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose 103 36 $126
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 87 86 $176

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in this city , average services per provider: 102. This provider delivers 34× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$15
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $15.28

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$15

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
928
Patients
558
Total drug cost
$7,810
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 296 151 $1,401
Methylprednisolone Generic 130 118 $1,239
Tramadol Hcl Generic 107 52 $489
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 100 87 $1,251
Amoxicillin Generic 86 53 $190
Celecoxib Generic 43 19 $745
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 36 20 $651
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 32 16 $456
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 31 24 $455
Clindamycin Hcl Generic 30 18 $72

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joseph Canestrari's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Canestrari practices Surgical Physician Assistant in Melbourne, FL.
Where does Dr. Joseph Canestrari practice?
Dr. Joseph Canestrari practices at 240 N Wickham RD Ste 102, Melbourne, FL 329358663. Office phone: 3215411777.
What is Dr. Joseph Canestrari's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Canestrari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871700161, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Canestrari accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Canestrari accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Canestrari commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.