Tara Paternoster, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
NPI 1720210792 · Physician Assistant · New Hyde Park, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tara Paternoster, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT is a Physician Assistant provider in New Hyde Park, NY (NPI 1720210792).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720210792
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 013428 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
606 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Bacterial Colony Count, Urine87086 | 125 | $8 |
| Evaluation of Antimicrobial Drug (antibiotic, Antifungal, Antiviral), Microdilution Or Agar Dilution87186 | 83 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 61 | $124 |
| 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 | 61 | $16 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 52 | $14 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 245 | 109 |
| Methenamine Hippurate | 193 | 53 |
| Finasteride | 102 | 44 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 78 | 29 |
| Testosterone Cypionate | 75 | 30 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 72 | 56 |
| Estradiol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$271 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 27005 76th AveLong Island Jewish Medical CenterNew Hyde Park, NY 11040-1402Phone: (718) 470-7501
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-08-10
- Last updated
- 2018-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tara Paternoster's NPI number?
- Tara Paternoster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720210792, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tara Paternoster's specialty?
- Tara Paternoster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Tara Paternoster located?
- Tara Paternoster's practice location on file with NPPES is 2001 Marcus Ave Ste E249, New Hyde Park, NY 11042-1000.
- What is Tara Paternoster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tara Paternoster is (516) 437-5600.
- Does Tara Paternoster accept Medicare?
- Tara Paternoster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tara Paternoster's NPI active?
- Yes — Tara Paternoster's NPI (1720210792) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.