Patricia Difusco, FNP
NPI 1205124864 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Patricia Difusco, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1205124864).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205124864
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 336930 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 17 | 11 |
| Omeprazole | 17 | — |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 16 | 12 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 16 | — |
| Ammonium Lactate | 13 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 13 | — |
| Meloxicam | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$348 across 12 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 450 Clarkson AveBrooklyn, NY 11203-2012Phone: (718) 270-4534
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-07-18
- Last updated
- 2025-02-04
- Certified
- 2025-02-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Patricia Difusco's NPI number?
- Patricia Difusco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205124864, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Patricia Difusco's specialty?
- Patricia Difusco is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Patricia Difusco located?
- Patricia Difusco's practice location on file with NPPES is 65 Church Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218-3718.
- What is Patricia Difusco's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Patricia Difusco is (718) 819-6144.
- Does Patricia Difusco accept Medicare?
- Patricia Difusco is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Patricia Difusco's NPI active?
- Yes — Patricia Difusco's NPI (1205124864) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.