JOANNE VIRGINIA BIFARO M.D.
NPI 1609214394
Family Medicine in Albany, NY

Q: What is Joanne Bifaro's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joanne Bifaro is 1609214394. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 5, 2013. The provider is also known as Joanne Virginia Dannenhoffer MD.

Q: What is Joanne Bifaro's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joanne Bifaro was last updated on November 6, 2023. 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.

Active since June 05, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

391 MYRTLE AVE, SUITE 4A, ALBANY, NY 12208(518) 207-2273(518) 207-2293 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 6, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 6, 2023, Nov 22, 2016, Sep 29, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Joanne Virginia Bifaro M.d. NPPES

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

JOANNE VIRGINIA BIFARO M.D. (NPI 1609214394) is an individual family medicine provider in Albany, New York, licensed in New York (285466) and active in the NPI registry since June 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Peter's Hospital, and is a graduate of Albany Medical College Of Union University (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609214394

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameJOANNE VIRGINIA BIFAROCredential: M.D.

Location Address391 MYRTLE AVE, SUITE 4AAlbany, NY 12208-3513

Mailing Address711 Troy Schenectady Rd, Suite 203Latham, NY 12110-2442 · (518) 782-3700 · Fax (518) 782-3799

Phone(518) 207-2273

Fax(518) 207-2293

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSAlbany Medical College Of Union UniversityGraduated 2013

Enumeration DateJune 5, 2013

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 6, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 6, 2023

✔ NPI 1609214394 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in NY · 285466✔ Licensed in MA · 256128

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

391 MYRTLE AVE, Albany, NY 12208

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Joanne Virginia Dannenhoffer Md

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid04502989NY

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

Joanne Virginia Bifaro 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 ID1759513799

PECOS Enrollment IDI20160926001481

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Joanne Bifaro reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Community Care Physicians, PLLC

7.2 mi

Internal Medicine

6 WELLNESS WAY STE 201
Latham, NY 12110

Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
474 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1922048370 (518) 782-3700

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 9

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.

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.

82 services32 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.

78 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.

33 services24 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

26 services26 patients

Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 80053

A comprehensive group of blood chemicals test, also known as a comprehensive metabolic panel, is a blood test that measures your sugar level, electrolyte and fluid balance, kidney function, and liver function. This helps to check your body's overall health.

23 services22 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

23 services23 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

St Peter's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Albany, NY

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number330057

Location315 South Manning BoulevardAlbany, NY 12208 · Albany County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 12208 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

$84.93 typical visit price

range $54.87 – $166.88

Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$97.08 typical visit price

range $17.54 – $136.14

Typical copayment $24.27 (range $4.38 – $34.03)

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

3 suppliers13 claims32 services$5.33 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$15.41 avg. paid by Medicare

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers14 claims14 services$2.62 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

1 supplier13 claims13 services$69.74 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

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