JOHN ANTHONY CALIFANO M.D.
NPI 1720124381
Urology in Bronx, NY
About John Anthony Califano M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
JOHN ANTHONY CALIFANO M.D. (NPI 1720124381) is an individual urology provider in Bronx, New York, licensed in South Carolina (84028) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2006).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted Insurance
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
John Anthony Califano 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
4Medicare enrollment records show John Califano reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Bronx, NY 10453
- Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
- 1,393 clinicians in this Medicare group
Bronx, NY 10452
- Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
- 272 clinicians in this Medicare group
Bronx, NY 10461
- Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
- Medicare enrollment name: Bronx Medical Practice PC
- 1,013 clinicians in this Medicare group
Bronx, NY 10461
- Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
- 1,054 clinicians in this Medicare group
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.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10453 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
BRONX, NY 10453
BRONX, NY 10453
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 John Califano's NPI number?
The NPI number for John Califano is 1720124381. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 30, 2007.
Where is John Califano located?
John Califano practices at 2015 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10453. The listed phone number is (718) 583-7736.
What is John Califano's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Urology with taxonomy code 208800000X.
Is John Califano enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. John Califano 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 John Califano's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Califano reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Essen Medical Associates, PC (Bronx, NY), Shakespeare Operating LLC (Bronx, NY), Bronx Medical Practice P.C. (Bronx, NY) and House Call Medical Services Of New York, PLLC (Bronx, 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 John Califano's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does John Califano accept?
Health plans from First Choice Next list John Califano as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for John Califano was last updated on December 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.
# John Anthony Califano, M.D. · NPI 1720124381
Urology physician in Bronx, New York. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since January 30, 2007.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1720124381 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** January 30, 2007
- **Primary specialty:** Urology · taxonomy 208800000X
- **State license:** 84028 (South Carolina)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 2015 GRAND CONCOURSE, Bronx, NY 10453-4303
- **Phone:** (718) 583-7736 · **Fax:** (718) 537-6180
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 4 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Essen Medical Associates, PC (NPI 1366418709, Bronx, NY); Shakespeare Operating LLC (NPI 1720634538, Bronx, NY); Bronx Medical Practice P.C. (NPI 1356726087, Bronx, NY); House Call Medical Services Of New York, PLLC (NPI 1851345946, Bronx, NY) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2006
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** December 11, 2025
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1720124381) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.