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DR. BRIGIT C. PALATHRA MD
NPI 1447379755
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Flushing, NY

Active since March 28, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5645 MAIN ST, FLUSHING, NY 11355(718) 670-2524 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 23, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 23, 2022, Oct 3, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Brigit C. Palathra Md NPPES

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

DR. BRIGIT C. PALATHRA MD (NPI 1447379755) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Flushing, New York, licensed in New York (288023) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mount Sinai South Nassau, and maintains a secondary practice location in Kalaheo.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447379755
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. BRIGIT C. PALATHRACredential: MD
Location Address5645 MAIN STFlushing, NY 11355-5045
Mailing Address5645 Main StFlushing, NY 11355-5045
Phone(718) 670-2524
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 23, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 23, 2022
✔ NPI 1447379755 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 288023
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 288023 (NY)
5645 MAIN ST, Flushing, NY 11355
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14489 Papalina RdKalaheo, HI 96741-8503 · Phone (808) 332-8523

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

Dr. Brigit C. Palathra Md 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 ID749386415
PECOS Enrollment IDI20171010000136
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 Brigit Palathra reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

New York Queens Medicine And Surgery, P.C.
Same address
Multi-Specialty
5645 MAIN ST
Flushing, NY 11355
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 645 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1740792233 (718) 661-8706
Mount Sinai School Of Medicine
8.8 mi
Cardiovascular Disease
10 E MERRICK RD STE 207
Valley Stream, NY 11580
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 302 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1942777347 (516) 256-2017

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.

Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
467 services226 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
348 services156 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
235 services214 patients
Advance care planning, each additional 30 minutes 99498
Advance care planning involves discussing and documenting your future health care preferences in case you're unable to make decisions for yourself. Each additional 30 minutes allows more time to explore your wishes, values, and goals for treatment.
30 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mount Sinai South Nassau

Acute Care Hospitals · Oceanside, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330198
LocationOne Healthy WayOceanside, NY 11572 · Nassau County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

ANA M GHELECHKHANI PA
Physician Assistant (Medical)
5645 MAIN ST
FLUSHING, NY 11355
Queens County (718) 670-2608
PEDRO XAVIER PALACIOS PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
5645 MAIN ST
FLUSHING, NY 11355
Queens County (718) 670-1000
DR. OSCAR ROLDAN
Anesthesiology
5645 MAIN ST
FLUSHING, NY 11355
Queens County (646) 962-9930
ALEXIS TORRES RODRIGUEZ
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
5645 MAIN ST
FLUSHING, NY 11355
Queens County (718) 670-1507
DR. BRENT HOCHSTEIN DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5645 MAIN ST
FLUSHING, NY 11355
Queens County (718) 670-2000
DR. PRINCIE NANDINI ROY MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5645 MAIN ST
FLUSHING, NY 11355
Queens County (718) 670-2000
ERIC CHROSTOWSKI
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5645 MAIN ST
FLUSHING, NY 11355
Queens County (718) 670-2000
PETER JAESUNG JO
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5645 MAIN ST
FLUSHING, NY 11355
Queens County (917) 340-4637

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 Brigit Palathra's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brigit Palathra is 1447379755. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2007.

Where is Brigit Palathra located?

Brigit Palathra practices at 5645 Main St, Flushing, NY 11355. The listed phone number is (718) 670-2524.

What is Brigit Palathra's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Brigit Palathra enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brigit Palathra 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 Brigit Palathra's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Brigit Palathra reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: New York Queens Medicine And Surgery, P.C. (Flushing, NY) and Mount Sinai School Of Medicine (Valley Stream, 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 Brigit Palathra's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Brigit Palathra affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Brigit Palathra is affiliated with Mount Sinai South Nassau.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brigit Palathra was last updated on December 23, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.