Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Pugleasa, M.D.

Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Sports Medicine) · Worcester, MA

  • NPI 1720010150
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 89.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
119 Belmont St
Worcester, MA 016052903
(508) 334-1955
fax (508) 334-9762
Mailing address
Po Box 415348
Boston, MA 022415348

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 22, 2022
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RS0010X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #78923
Medicaid
MA #110051692A

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720010150. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
214
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$14,649
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 67 55 $65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 41 36 $66
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 36 36 $84
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 28 28 $84
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 22 17 $67
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 20 18 $36

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Worcester Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician, average services per provider: 31. This provider delivers 6.9× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Joseph Pugleasa's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Pugleasa practices Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Worcester, MA.
Where does Dr. Joseph Pugleasa practice?
Dr. Joseph Pugleasa practices at 119 Belmont St, Worcester, MA 016052903. Office phone: 5083341955.
What is Dr. Joseph Pugleasa's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Pugleasa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720010150, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Pugleasa accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Pugleasa accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Pugleasa commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance (HCPCS 20611); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.