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NICHOLAS PALAMIDESSI M.D.
NPI 1386815611
Emergency Medicine in Stony Brook, NY

Active since March 14, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.25/100
CMS Quality Rating
DEPT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE STONY, HSC L4, RM 080, STONY BROOK, NY 11794(631) 444-2478 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 15, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Nicholas Palamidessi M.d. NPPES

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

NICHOLAS PALAMIDESSI M.D. (NPI 1386815611) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Stony Brook, New York, licensed in New York (248032) and active in the NPI registry since March 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Peconic Bay Medical Center, and is a graduate of State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386815611
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameNICHOLAS PALAMIDESSICredential: M.D.
Location AddressDEPT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE STONY, HSC L4, RM 080Stony Brook, NY 11794-0001
Mailing Address45 Wall St, Apt 617New York, NY 10005-1918 · (917) 992-5796
Phone(631) 444-2478
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSState University Of New York Downstate Medical CenterGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateMarch 14, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateApril 15, 2009
✔ NPI 1386815611 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 248032
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
DEPT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE STONY, Stony Brook, NY 11794
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Nicholas Palamidessi M.d. 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 ID7214074673
PECOS Enrollment IDI20091019000240
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Nicholas Palamidessi reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Stony Brook Emergency Physicians, University Faculty Practice Corporat
Same address
Emergency Medicine
SUNY @ STONY BROOK, UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, L4, RM 515
Stony Brook, NY 11794
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 77 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265487672 (631) 444-2406
North Shore-Lij Medical PC
32 mi
Urology
1010 NORTHERN BLVD STE 110
Great Neck, NY 11021
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 9,353 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1053688572 (516) 321-7400

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
336 services329 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
100 services100 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
55 services54 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Peconic Bay Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Riverhead, NY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number330107
Location1 Heros WayRiverhead, NY 11901 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11794 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$105.06 typical visit price
range $67.40 – $203.53
Typical copayment $26.26 (range $16.85 – $50.88)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$117.62 typical visit price
range $21.66 – $164.45
Typical copayment $29.40 (range $5.41 – $41.11)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

91.25/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality74.92
Promoting Interoperability91.67
Improvement Activities40

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 Nicholas Palamidessi's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Palamidessi is 1386815611. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 14, 2008.

Where is Nicholas Palamidessi located?

Nicholas Palamidessi practices at Dept Of Emergency Medicine Stony Hsc L4, Rm 080, Stony Brook, NY 11794. The listed phone number is (631) 444-2478.

What is Nicholas Palamidessi's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Nicholas Palamidessi enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas Palamidessi 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Nicholas Palamidessi's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nicholas Palamidessi reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Stony Brook Emergency Physicians, University Faculty Practice Corporat (Stony Brook, NY) and North Shore-Lij Medical PC (Great Neck, NY). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Nicholas Palamidessi's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Nicholas Palamidessi affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicholas Palamidessi is affiliated with Peconic Bay Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Palamidessi was last updated on April 15, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 years 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.