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JOSEPH EDWARD KARPENOS MD
NPI 1619554557
Internal Medicine in Buffalo, NY

Active since March 26, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

NPPES record last updated: June 23, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 23, 2025, Jun 22, 2025, Dec 5, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

About Joseph Edward Karpenos Md NPPES

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

JOSEPH EDWARD KARPENOS MD (NPI 1619554557) is an individual internal medicine provider in Buffalo, New York, licensed in New York (331395-01) and active in the NPI registry since March 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619554557
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH EDWARD KARPENOSCredential: MD
Location Address85 HIGH STBuffalo, NY 14203-1194
Mailing Address425 Essjay Rd Ste 170Williamsville, NY 14221-8235 · (716) 630-1219 · Fax (716) 817-1726
Phone(716) 630-1000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateMarch 26, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJune 23, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 23, 2025
✔ NPI 1619554557 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 331395-01
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
85 HIGH ST, Buffalo, NY 14203
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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

Joseph Edward Karpenos 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 ID2961806377
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250912000540
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo

Acute Care Hospitals · Buffalo, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330279
Location565 Abbott RoadBuffalo, NY 14220 · Erie County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 14203 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

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.

ERIN B MIDDLER P.A.
Physician Assistant
85 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 862-1969
AKHIL MOGALAPALLI
Internal Medicine
85 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 630-1000
DR. ALEC G MILLER MD
Internal Medicine
85 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 630-1000
BETHANY MCCLINSEY PA
Physician Assistant (Medical)
85 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 857-8607
RACHEL ELIZABETH HORVATH PA-C
Physician Assistant
85 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 630-1000
DR. JORDAN CINQUINO D.O
Internal Medicine
85 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 630-1000
DR. JEFFREY JOHN LACH DO
Hospitalist
85 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 630-1000
MR. VICTOR LEE SANDERS MD
Hospitalist
85 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 630-1000

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 Karpenos's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Karpenos is 1619554557. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 26, 2021.

Where is Joseph Karpenos located?

Joseph Karpenos practices at 85 High St, Buffalo, NY 14203. The listed phone number is (716) 630-1000.

What is Joseph Karpenos's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Joseph Karpenos enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Karpenos 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 Joseph Karpenos affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Karpenos is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Karpenos was last updated on June 23, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 months 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.