Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Vella, MD, PHD

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Facial Plastic Surgery Physician · Facial Plastic Surgery Physician · Plastic Surgery Within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician · New Brunswick, NJ

  • NPI 1073888434
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Rutgers - Robert Wood Johnson University, 10 Plum Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 235-5530
Mailing address
1 John Plant Dr
Hightstown, NJ 085203424

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 31, 2020
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207YX0905X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
New Jersey #25MA10474800 · New York #291195-1

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1073888434. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
80
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$15,659
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 22 22 $174
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 18 14 $197
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 15 11 $132
15004 Preparation of skin graft site of face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes, 100.0 sq cm or 1% body area for infants and children, or less 13 13 $281
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 12 12 $221

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 16. This provider delivers 5.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$56
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. 1 $30.83
Acera Surgical, Inc. 1 $25.27

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$56

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Joseph Vella's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Vella practices Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician in New Brunswick, NJ.
Where does Dr. Joseph Vella practice?
Dr. Joseph Vella practices at Rutgers - Robert Wood Johnson University, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Office phone: 7322355530.
What is Dr. Joseph Vella's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Vella's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073888434, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Vella accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Vella accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Vella commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.