Paul Byssainthe, M.D.
NPI 1770680738 · Nephrology Physician · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Byssainthe, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1770680738).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770680738
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 185895 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
96 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 Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 38 | $65 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 37 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 21 | $146 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$146 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 60 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 472 | 137 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 299 | 107 |
| Simvastatin | 292 | 89 |
| Metformin Hcl | 179 | 53 |
| Amlodipine Besylate/Benazeprilbrand: Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril | 143 | 50 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 139 | 40 |
| Lisinopril | 118 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$50 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
- 2006-09-20
- Last updated
- 2014-11-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Byssainthe's NPI number?
- Paul Byssainthe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770680738, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Byssainthe's specialty?
- Paul Byssainthe is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Byssainthe located?
- Paul Byssainthe's practice location on file with NPPES is 760 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11206.
- What is Paul Byssainthe's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Byssainthe is (718) 963-8000.
- Does Paul Byssainthe accept Medicare?
- Paul Byssainthe is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Byssainthe's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Byssainthe's NPI (1770680738) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-11-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.