Psychiatrist | 36+ years experience

Dr. Joseph A. Santos Afonso, M.D.

49 Hillside St, Fall River, Massachusetts, 02720-5211

About Dr. Joseph A. Santos Afonso

Dr. Joseph A. Santos Afonso is a psychiatrist based in Fall River, Massachusetts with 36 years of experience in Psychiatry. He completed his graduation in 1990. He is also affiliated with hospitals like He accepts the Medicare-approved amount. Patients will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. Active license number of Dr. Joseph A. Santos Afonso is 151340 for Psychiatry in Massachusetts. His current practice location is 49 Hillside St, Fall River. Patients can contact him at 508-235-7200 or can fax him at 508-235-7340. Dr. Joseph A. Santos Afonso, M.D., specializes in Psychiatry and his NPI number (Unique professional ID assigned by NPPES) is 1396759015.

Dr. Joseph A. Santos Afonso specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

Practice Information

Dr. Joseph A. Santos Afonso's specialty, credentials, practice address, contact phone number and fax are as below. Patients can call on the below given phone number for appointment.

Provider Name Dr. Joseph A. Santos Afonso
Specialization Psychiatry
Credentials M.D.
Accepts Medicare Assignment Yes
Experience 36+ years
Graduation Year 1990
Gender Male
Practice Address: 49 Hillside St,
Fall River, MA - 02720-5211
Fax 508-235-7340

Professional Identification Codes

NPI number stands for National Provider Identifier which is a unique 10-digit identification number issued to healthcare providers in the United States by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). NPI details are as mentioned below.

PAC ID 6800072851
Enrollment ID I20130809000275
NPI Number1396759015
NPI Enumeration Date: 28 Jul, 2006
NPI Last Update On: 20 Jun, 2013

Medical Licenses:

Healthcare professionals can hold one or more medical licenses for different specialties in the same state or different states. Related medical licenses for Dr. Joseph A. Santos Afonso are as mentioned below.

License NumberSpecializationStateStatus
151340Psychiatry MassachusettsPrimary
MD09500Psychiatry Rhode IslandSecondary

Hospital Affiliation

Doctors are affiliated to many hospitals whom they worked with in the past or are presently working with. One doctor can be affiliated to four to five hospitals at a time.
Hospital Name (CCN) StateHospital Type
(220074)Fall river, MAAcute Care Hospital

Group Practice

Group practices are practice of medicine by a group of healthcare professionals who share their premises and other resources. Following list states all the group name with which Dr. Joseph A. Santos Afonso is associated with along with the number of members in that group.
Organization Name (Group PAC ID) Members
The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts (8820906860)136

Other Medical Identifiers

Other professional identifiers associated with Dr. Joseph A. Santos Afonso such as Medicaid, Medicare PIN, NSC, UPIN etc. are mentioned as below.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
83701031MedicaidMassachusetts

Mailing Address

Business mailing address can be used for mailing purpose only, for visiting purpose patients need to refer above mentioned Practice address.

Dr. Joseph A. Santos Afonso
49 Hillside St,
Fall River, MA - 02720-5211
Phone: 508-235-7200
Fax: 508-235-7340

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Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some commonly asked questions about Dr. Joseph A. Santos Afonso:

Dr. Joseph A. Santos Afonso is a psychiatrist specializing in Psychiatry. He specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

Dr. Joseph A. Santos Afonso has approximately 36 years of experience in Psychiatry.

Yes, Dr. Joseph A. Santos Afonso accepts Medicare assignment, meaning the provider participates in Medicare and accepts Medicare-approved amounts for eligible services.

Yes, Dr. Joseph A. Santos Afonso is currently accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, contact the office directly and schedule an appointment.
*Availability may change. Please contact the office directly to ask about appointments.

Dr. Joseph A. Santos Afonso practices at 49 Hillside St, Fall River, Massachusetts, 02720-5211.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Joseph A. Santos Afonso, please contact the office at 508-235-7200.

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**Data of this site is collected from Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and NPPES. Last updated on 14 September, 2026.