Michael Palese, M.D.
NPI 1679576110 · Specialist · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Palese, M.D. is a Specialist provider in New York, NY (NPI 1679576110).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679576110
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 227839 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
21 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
1,071 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 | 518 | $82 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Bladder and Urethra Using an Endoscope52000 | 128 | $144 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 106 | $162 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 91 | $8 |
| Electronic Assessment of Bladder Emptying51741 | 80 | $11 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 262 | 107 |
| Finasteride | 110 | 49 |
| Potassium Citratebrand: Potassium Citrate Er | 48 | 14 |
| Solifenacin Succinate | 36 | 16 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 36 | 14 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 24 | 11 |
| Alfuzosin Hclbrand: Alfuzosin Hcl Er |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,186 across 39 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
- 2005-05-28
- Last updated
- 2007-10-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Palese's NPI number?
- Michael Palese's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679576110, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Palese's specialty?
- Michael Palese is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Michael Palese located?
- Michael Palese's practice location on file with NPPES is 5 E 98th St, New York, NY 10029-6501.
- What is Michael Palese's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Palese is (212) 241-4812.
- Does Michael Palese accept Medicare?
- Michael Palese is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Palese's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Palese's NPI (1679576110) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-10-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.