Christopher Pieczonka, M.D.
NPI 1376530121 · Urology Physician · Syracuse, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Pieczonka, M.D. is a Urology Physician provider in Syracuse, NY (NPI 1376530121).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1376530121
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 227123 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,978 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 979 | $8 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 921 | $2 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 600 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 556 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 456 | $85 |
| Piflufolastat F-18, Diagnostic, 1 Millicurie |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Relugolixbrand: Orgovyx | 359 | 52 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 242 | 72 |
| Abiraterone Acetate | 231 | 25 |
| Darolutamidebrand: Nubeqa | 193 | 23 |
| Apalutamidebrand: Erleada | 186 | 26 |
| Enzalutamidebrand: Xtandi | 182 | 24 |
| Prednisone | 144 | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$116,677 across 213 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-05
- Last updated
- 2012-06-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Pieczonka's NPI number?
- Christopher Pieczonka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376530121, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Pieczonka's specialty?
- Christopher Pieczonka is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Pieczonka located?
- Christopher Pieczonka's practice location on file with NPPES is 1226 E Water St, Syracuse, NY 13210-1155.
- What is Christopher Pieczonka's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Pieczonka is (315) 478-4185.
- Does Christopher Pieczonka accept Medicare?
- Christopher Pieczonka is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Pieczonka's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Pieczonka's NPI (1376530121) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-06-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.