Paul Bernstein, MD
NPI 1255379392 · Nephrology Physician · Rochester, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Bernstein, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Rochester, NY (NPI 1255379392).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255379392
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 31557 (CT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$146 across 1 record (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)
- 789 Howard AveNew Haven, CT 06519-1304Phone: (585) 489-3779
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-02
- Last updated
- 2021-06-24
- Certified
- 2021-06-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Bernstein's NPI number?
- Paul Bernstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255379392, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Bernstein's specialty?
- Paul Bernstein is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Bernstein located?
- Paul Bernstein's practice location on file with NPPES is 1425 Portland Ave, Rochester, NY 14621-3001.
- What is Paul Bernstein's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Bernstein is (585) 922-4707.
- Does Paul Bernstein accept Medicare?
- Paul Bernstein is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Bernstein's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Bernstein's NPI (1255379392) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.