Christopher Palestro, MD
NPI 1891855946 · Nuclear Medicine Physician · New Hyde Park, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nuclear Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Palestro, MD is a Nuclear Medicine Physician provider in New Hyde Park, NY (NPI 1891855946).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891855946
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nuclear Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 132382 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
890 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Medicine Study, Spect Imaging, 1 Area Or Single Acquisition, Single Day Imaging78803 | 133 | $54 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study of Lung Ventilation and Circulation78582 | 107 | $55 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study of Liver and Bile Duct System78226 | 101 | $39 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study, Spect Imaging With Concurrent Ct Scan, 1 Area Or Single Acquisition, Single Day Imaging78830 | 92 | $73 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study of Stomach to Assess Emptying78264 | 90 | $41 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study of Bone And/Or Joint Whole Body78306 | 41 | $43 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-11
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Palestro's NPI number?
- Christopher Palestro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891855946, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Palestro's specialty?
- Christopher Palestro is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nuclear Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Palestro located?
- Christopher Palestro's practice location on file with NPPES is Lijmc Dept of Medicine Division of Nuclear Medicine, New Hyde Park, NY 11040.
- What is Christopher Palestro's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Palestro is (718) 470-7081.
- Does Christopher Palestro accept Medicare?
- Christopher Palestro is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Palestro's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Palestro's NPI (1891855946) 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.