Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Brula, MD

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Pittsburgh, PA

  • NPI 1982674255
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1000 Bower Hill RD
Pittsburgh, PA 152431873
(412) 561-4900

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 12, 2007
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #MD419939
Medicaid
PA #0018394890008

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982674255. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
973
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$72,565
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 122 97 $63
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 102 95 $69
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 69 69 $63
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 53 34 $48
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 45 41 $14
76942 Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 41 41 $29
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 38 38 $79
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 37 37 $51
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 36 34 $82
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 30 28 $87

In context: peer comparison

Among 111 peers in Pittsburgh Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 32. This provider delivers 30× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$221
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Inari Medical, INC. 1 $193.68
Mindray Ds USA, INC. 1 $27.39

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$221

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joseph Brula's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Brula practices Anesthesiology Physician in Pittsburgh, PA.
Where does Dr. Joseph Brula practice?
Dr. Joseph Brula practices at 1000 Bower Hill RD, Pittsburgh, PA 152431873. Office phone: 4125614900.
What is Dr. Joseph Brula's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Brula's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982674255, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Brula accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Brula accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Brula commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra (HCPCS 00910); Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731); Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00811). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.