Joseph Platnick, MD
NPI 1720229594 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Staten Island, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Platnick, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Staten Island, NY (NPI 1720229594).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720229594
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
154 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 84 | $6 |
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 45 | $38 |
| Ct Scan of Upper Spine Without Contrast72125 | 14 | $42 |
| Ct Scan of Lower Spine Without Contrast72131 | 11 | $49 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $6–$49 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-03-09
- Last updated
- 2025-03-28
- Certified
- 2025-03-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Platnick's NPI number?
- Joseph Platnick's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720229594, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Platnick's specialty?
- Joseph Platnick is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Platnick located?
- Joseph Platnick's practice location on file with NPPES is 475 Seaview Ave, Staten Island, NY 10305-3436.
- What is Joseph Platnick's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Platnick is (718) 226-8297.
- Does Joseph Platnick accept Medicare?
- Joseph Platnick is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Platnick's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Platnick's NPI (1720229594) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.