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JOSEPH C SCIRICA MD
NPI 1487647640
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Torrington, CT

Active since August 23, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85.07/100
CMS Quality Rating
245 ALVORD PARK RD, BLDG B, TORRINGTON, CT 06790(860) 496-0455(860) 496-2793 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 7, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Joseph C Scirica Md NPPES

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

JOSEPH C SCIRICA MD (NPI 1487647640) is an individual gastroenterology provider in Torrington, Connecticut, licensed in Connecticut (030494) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487647640
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH C SCIRICACredential: MD
Location Address245 ALVORD PARK RD, BLDG BTorrington, CT 06790-3493
Mailing Address30 Waterchase Dr, Bldg BRocky Hill, CT 06067-2110 · (860) 257-4131 · Fax (860) 496-2793
Phone(860) 496-0455
Fax(860) 496-2793
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York Downstate Medical CenterGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateAugust 23, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 7, 2020
✔ NPI 1487647640 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
License✔ Licensed in CT · 030494
Definition

An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.

245 ALVORD PARK RD, Torrington, CT 06790
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid001304948CT

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joseph C Scirica 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 ID8325080039
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110225000109
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 12

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.

Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43239
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera, known as an endoscope, to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine. Small tissue samples are taken for further examination to help diagnose various conditions.
103 services100 patients
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 45385
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope to examine the large bowel. If any abnormal growths or polyps are found, a tool called a mechanical snare is used to remove them. This is a common method to prevent potential health issues.
98 services96 patients
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 45380
A biopsy of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube with a camera is inserted through the rectum to examine the bowel. If abnormal tissue is found, a small sample is taken for further examination. This helps in diagnosing conditions like inflammation, polyps, or cancer.
65 services65 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
58 services47 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
54 services48 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
34 services25 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 06790 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
$138.84 typical visit price
range $60.82 – $183.10
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.20 – $45.77)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$106.68 typical visit price
range $19.76 – $149.26
Typical copayment $26.67 (range $4.94 – $37.31)
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.

85.07/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality89.7
Promoting Interoperability83
Improvement Activities40
Cost68.33

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
23%266 patients2/55-star benchmark: 85%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
92%560 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
98%1,349 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
0%245 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
93%270 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
30%550 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
69%550 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
15%550 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 181 patients
0%181 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
24%550 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

VALERIE SIMONS PA-C
Physician Assistant
245 ALVORD PARK RD
TORRINGTON, CT 06790
Northwest Hills Planning Region (860) 482-8539
LANE D SPERO MD
Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine)
245 ALVORD PARK RD
TORRINGTON, CT 06790
Northwest Hills Planning Region (860) 482-8539
MR. ROBERT MARTIN SNYDER ATC
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
245 ALVORD PARK RD
TORRINGTON, CT 06790
Northwest Hills Planning Region (860) 496-9851
MS. JOANNE C RASPANTI PT
Physical Therapist (Orthopedic)
245 ALVORD PARK RD, SUITE 2
TORRINGTON, CT 06790
Northwest Hills Planning Region (860) 496-9851
ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
245 ALVORD PARK RD, SUITE B
TORRINGTON, CT 06790
Northwest Hills Planning Region (860) 489-2190
WILLIAM X COLL MD
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
245 ALVORD PARK RD, BLDG B
TORRINGTON, CT 06790
Northwest Hills Planning Region (860) 496-0455
BRIAN E MCCARTHY MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
245 ALVORD PARK RD
TORRINGTON, CT 06790
Northwest Hills Planning Region (860) 482-8539
RPT INC
Clinic/Center (Physical Therapy)
245 ALVORD PARK RD
TORRINGTON, CT 06790
Northwest Hills Planning Region (860) 496-9851

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 Joseph Scirica's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Scirica is 1487647640. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 23, 2005.

Where is Joseph Scirica located?

Joseph Scirica practices at 245 Alvord Park Rd Bldg B, Torrington, CT 06790. The listed phone number is (860) 496-0455.

What is Joseph Scirica's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Joseph Scirica enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Scirica 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Scirica was last updated on January 7, 2020. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.