Joseph Como, DDS
NPI 1497869564 · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) · Hempstead, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Dentist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Como, DDS is a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) provider in Hempstead, NY (NPI 1497869564).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497869564
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)Dental Providers
- Credential
- DDS
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 045316 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- 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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 156 | 125 |
| Ibuprofen | 120 | 105 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 103 | 89 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 47 | 21 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 38 | 32 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 29 | 26 |
| Azithromycin | 22 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$188 across 5 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
- 2006-08-18
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Como's NPI number?
- Joseph Como's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497869564, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Como's specialty?
- Joseph Como is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) (Dental Providers).
- Where is Joseph Como located?
- Joseph Como's practice location on file with NPPES is 230 Hilton Ave, Hempstead, NY 11550.
- What is Joseph Como's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Como is (516) 481-6818.
- Does Joseph Como accept Medicare?
- Joseph Como is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Como's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Como's NPI (1497869564) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.