James Puleo
NPI 1487636254 · Gastroenterology Physician · Albany, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Puleo is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Albany, NY (NPI 1487636254).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487636254
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 190197 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
975 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 165 | $86 |
| Moderate Sedation Services Provided By the Same Physician Or Other Qualified Health Care Professional Performing a Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Service That Sedation Supports, Requiring the Presence of an Independent Trained Observer to Assist in the MonitoG0500 | 163 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 117 | $120 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 65 | $100 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 62 | $9 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Famotidine | 599 | 230 |
| Omeprazole | 399 | 154 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 173 | 62 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 119 | 41 |
| Sucralfate | 71 | 28 |
| Mesalamine | 49 | 20 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 48 | 17 |
| Diphenoxylate Hcl/Atropinebrand: Diphenoxylate-Atropine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$880 across 11 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
- 2005-11-17
- Last updated
- 2015-05-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Puleo's NPI number?
- James Puleo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487636254, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Puleo's specialty?
- James Puleo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Puleo located?
- James Puleo's practice location on file with NPPES is 1375 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12206-1040.
- What is James Puleo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Puleo is (518) 438-4483.
- Does James Puleo accept Medicare?
- James Puleo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Puleo's NPI active?
- Yes — James Puleo's NPI (1487636254) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-05-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.