Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joshua Vacanti, MD

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Boston, MA

  • NPI 1538280003
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 726-3030
Additional location
75 Francis St
Boston, MA 021156110
(617) 732-8210

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 20, 2026
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #231929

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538280003. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
233
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$45,119
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 143 64 $225
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 26 26 $125
31500 Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope 24 24 $147
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 18 18 $46
00790 Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 11 11 $405
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 11 11 $86

In context: peer comparison

Among 267 peers in Boston Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 32. This provider delivers 7.3× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Joshua Vacanti's medical specialty?
Dr. Joshua Vacanti practices Anesthesiology Physician in Boston, MA.
Where does Dr. Joshua Vacanti practice?
Dr. Joshua Vacanti practices at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA 02114. Office phone: 6177263030.
What is Dr. Joshua Vacanti's NPI?
Dr. Joshua Vacanti's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538280003, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joshua Vacanti accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joshua Vacanti accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joshua Vacanti commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731); Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope (HCPCS 31500). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.