Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joel Oster, MD

Neurology Physician (CMS: Neurology) · Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician · Pittsfield, MA

  • NPI 1881794873
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
777 North St
Pittsfield, MA 012014147
(413) 395-7694
fax (413) 496-6842

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 12, 2025
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084N0400X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #205287
Medicaid
MA #110004501A

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1881794873. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
743
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$79,800
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
95816 Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy 256 235 $60
95720 Measurement of brain wave activity with video (veeg), 12-26 hours with review and report by health care professional 121 59 $218
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 106 79 $102
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 47 44 $70
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 35 32 $102
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 29 27 $70
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 28 25 $153
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 22 20 $103
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 20 20 $184
95810 Sleep study in sleep lab (6 years or older) 19 19 $125

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Pittsfield Neurology Physician, average services per provider: 82. This provider delivers 9.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$599
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Zoll Respicardia, INC. 2 $206.88
Neuropace, INC. 1 $146.63
Sk Life Science, INC. 1 $125.67
Ucb, INC. 1 $120.00

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$599

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,705
Patients
202
Total drug cost
$273,860
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levetiracetam Generic 323 57 $20,062
Lamotrigine Generic 193 26 $5,573
Lacosamide Generic 144 17 $25,244
Divalproex Sodium Generic 129 21 $10,627
Phenobarbital Generic 124 13 $4,658
Zonisamide Generic 105 18 $4,473
Topiramate Generic 94 14 $1,970
Briviact (Brivaracetam) Brand 91 0 $151,018
Divalproex Sodium ER (Divalproex Sodium) Brand 88 0 $5,064
Carbamazepine Generic 87 0 $6,563

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joel Oster's medical specialty?
Dr. Joel Oster practices Neurology Physician in Pittsfield, MA.
Where does Dr. Joel Oster practice?
Dr. Joel Oster practices at 777 North St, Pittsfield, MA 012014147. Office phone: 4133957694.
What is Dr. Joel Oster's NPI?
Dr. Joel Oster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881794873, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joel Oster accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joel Oster accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joel Oster commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy (HCPCS 95816); Measurement of brain wave activity with video (veeg) (HCPCS 95720); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.