Joseph Romanello, MD
NPI 1609889419 · Nephrology Physician · Westerly, RI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Romanello, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Westerly, RI (NPI 1609889419).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609889419
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD12158 (RI)
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
19 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
1,455 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 545 | $128 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 234 | $349 |
| Blood Count, Hemoglobin85018 | 129 | $2 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 121 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 100 | $92 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 95 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 43 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 146 | 49 |
| Calcitriol | 139 | 39 |
| Losartan Potassium | 125 | 39 |
| Allopurinol | 116 | 33 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 109 | 31 |
| Lisinopril | 102 | 31 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 98 | 33 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-14
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Romanello's NPI number?
- Joseph Romanello's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609889419, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Romanello's specialty?
- Joseph Romanello is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Romanello located?
- Joseph Romanello's practice location on file with NPPES is 17 Wells St, Westerly, RI 02891-2923.
- What is Joseph Romanello's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Romanello is (401) 596-3313.
- Does Joseph Romanello accept Medicare?
- Joseph Romanello is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Romanello's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Romanello's NPI (1609889419) 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.