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DONALD JOHN PALMADESSA M.D.
NPI 1942220199
Specialist in Douglaston, NY

Active since July 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.25/100
CMS Quality Rating
24102 NORTHERN BLVD, 1ST FLOOR, DOUGLASTON, NY 11362(718) 461-0163(718) 358-5570 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 25, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Donald John Palmadessa M.d. NPPES

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

DONALD JOHN PALMADESSA M.D. (NPI 1942220199) is an individual specialist in Douglaston, New York and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Shore University Hospital, and is a graduate of State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942220199
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy174400000X
Provider Legal NameDONALD JOHN PALMADESSACredential: M.D.
Location Address24102 NORTHERN BLVD, 1ST FLOORDouglaston, NY 11362-1061
Mailing Address24102 Northern Blvd, 1st FloorDouglaston, NY 11362-1061 · (718) 461-0163 · Fax (718) 358-5570
Phone(718) 461-0163
Fax(718) 358-5570
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York Downstate Medical CenterGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 25, 2007
✔ NPI 1942220199 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySpecialistOther Service Providers
Taxonomy Code174400000X
Definition
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
24102 NORTHERN BLVD, Douglaston, NY 11362
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid00847576NY
Medicare UPINB87912NY
Medicare PIN00771HNY

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

Donald John Palmadessa 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 ID7810948486
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090306000300
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 Donald Palmadessa reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

North Shore - Lij Medical PC
2.1 mi
Internal Medicine
270-05 76TH AVE
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 9,353 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1790043479 (516) 465-8089

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 11

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.

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.
326 services211 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
139 services139 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.
121 services105 patients
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.
78 services78 patients
Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 45378
This procedure, known as a colonoscopy, involves using a flexible tube with a light and camera to examine the large intestine. It helps detect any abnormalities such as polyps or inflammation. It's a standard procedure to ensure gut health.
69 services65 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.
67 services67 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

North Shore University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Manhasset, NY
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330106
Location300 Community DriveManhasset, NY 11030 · Nassau County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

91.25/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality74.92
Promoting Interoperability91.67
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Appropriate Follow-Up Interval for Normal Colonoscopy in Average Risk Patients
Percentage of patients aged 50 to 75 years of age receiving a screening colonoscopy without biopsy or polypectomy who had a recommended follow-up interval of at least 10 years for repeat colonoscopy documented in their colonoscopy report
79%82 patients
Appropriate indication for colonoscopy
Percentage of colonoscopy procedures performed for an indication that is included in a published standard list of appropriate indications and the indication is documented
90%586 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
99%490 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
100%150 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
100%2,220 patients5/55-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.
73%843 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
NHCR4: Repeat screening or surveillance colonoscopy recommended within one year due to inadequate/poor bowel preparation
Percentage of patients recommended for repeat screening or surveillance colonoscopy within one year or less due to inadequate/poor bowel preparation quality
50%34 patients
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.
63%458 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
100%1,285 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user
66%585 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
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…
92%458 patients4/55-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…
28%458 patients2/55-star benchmark: 79%
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 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

FIONA WILLIAMS FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
24102 NORTHERN BLVD
DOUGLASTON, NY 11362
Queens County (718) 461-0163
DOUGLASTON ENDOSCOPY OBS PC
Clinic/Center (Endoscopy)
24102 NORTHERN BLVD
DOUGLASTON, NY 11362
Queens County (718) 461-0163
DOUGLASTON PHYSICIAN SERVICES, P.C.
Anesthesiology
24102 NORTHERN BLVD
DOUGLASTON, NY 11362
Queens County (718) 461-0163
XITLALY PRADO
Behavior Technician
24102 NORTHERN BLVD
DOUGLASTON, NY 11362
Queens County (646) 496-3499

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 Donald Palmadessa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Donald Palmadessa is 1942220199. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2006.

Where is Donald Palmadessa located?

Donald Palmadessa practices at 24102 Northern Blvd 1st Floor, Douglaston, NY 11362. The listed phone number is (718) 461-0163.

What is Donald Palmadessa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

Is Donald Palmadessa enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Donald Palmadessa 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 organization bills Medicare for Donald Palmadessa's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Donald Palmadessa reassigns Medicare benefits to North Shore - Lij Medical PC (New Hyde Park, NY). The 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 Donald Palmadessa's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Donald Palmadessa affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Donald Palmadessa is affiliated with North Shore University Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Donald Palmadessa was last updated on September 25, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.