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DR. PATRICIA TAFURO D.O.
NPI 1316919863
Anesthesiology in Mineola, NY

Active since February 07, 2006PECOS Enrolled
84.47/100
CMS Quality Rating

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Patricia Tafuro D.o. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. PATRICIA TAFURO D.O. (NPI 1316919863) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Mineola, New York, licensed in New York (191575-1) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Nyu Langone Hospitals, and is a graduate of New York College Of Osteo Medicine Of New York Institute Of Technology (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316919863
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PATRICIA TAFUROCredential: D.O.
Location Address259 1ST STMineola, NY 11501-3957
Mailing Address216 1st StMineola, NY 11501-3901 · (516) 741-0570 · Fax (516) 741-8276
Phone(516) 663-0333
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNew York College Of Osteo Medicine Of New York Institute Of TechnologyGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateFebruary 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1316919863 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 191575-1
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
259 1ST ST, Mineola, NY 11501
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid01972994NY

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Patricia Tafuro D.o. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7012197890
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110210001044
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
28 services28 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 00840
Anesthesia for a lower abdomen procedure involves medication to eliminate pain during surgery. You might be awake but relaxed and pain-free, or you may be completely unconscious. It's administered to ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.
17 services17 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
16 services16 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790
Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.
15 services15 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on upper 2/3rd of thigh bone 01230
Anesthesia for a procedure on the upper 2/3rd of the thigh bone involves administering medication to numb the area or make you unconscious, ensuring you don't feel pain during the operation. It's a safe and routine part of surgical procedures.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Nyu Langone Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · New York, NY
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330214
Location550 First AvenueNew York, NY 10016 · New York County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

84.47/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality93.33
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.91

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

LINDSY MILLER M.D.
Anesthesiology
259 1ST ST
MINEOLA, NY 11501
Nassau County (516) 741-0570
GINA CARUCCI
Physician Assistant (Medical)
259 1ST ST
MINEOLA, NY 11501
Nassau County (516) 663-0333
DR. CHRISTIAN GIGANTE MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
259 1ST ST
MINEOLA, NY 11501
Nassau County (516) 663-8794
CHRISTOPHER PETILLO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
259 1ST ST
MINEOLA, NY 11501
Nassau County (516) 663-0333
JOHN ANTHONY DINELLI MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
259 1ST ST
MINEOLA, NY 11501
Nassau County (516) 663-0333
MANISHA SAKORE MD
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
259 1ST ST
MINEOLA, NY 11501
Nassau County (516) 663-3853
DR. LAWRENCE SCHEINBERG M.D.
Anesthesiology
259 1ST ST
MINEOLA, NY 11501
Nassau County (516) 663-0333
DR. KIM ANN RUTHERFORD M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
259 1ST ST
MINEOLA, NY 11501
Nassau County (717) 531-8955

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Patricia Tafuro's NPI number?

The NPI number for Patricia Tafuro is 1316919863. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 7, 2006.

Where is Patricia Tafuro located?

Patricia Tafuro practices at 259 1st St, Mineola, NY 11501. The listed phone number is (516) 663-0333.

What is Patricia Tafuro's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Patricia Tafuro enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Patricia Tafuro is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Patricia Tafuro affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Patricia Tafuro is affiliated with Nyu Langone Hospitals.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Patricia Tafuro was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.