Placido Morano, MD
NPI 1902858434 · Rheumatology Physician · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Placido Morano, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1902858434).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1902858434
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 175433 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
464 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 | 113 | $103 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 91 | $146 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 83 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 68 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 39 | $110 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 401 | 125 |
| Diclofenac Sodiumbrand: Diclofenac Sodium Er | 284 | 47 |
| Gabapentin | 223 | 78 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 169 | 46 |
| Naproxen Sodium | 140 | 34 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 134 | 41 |
| Duloxetine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$931 across 27 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
- 2006-05-16
- Last updated
- 2023-09-07
- Certified
- 2023-09-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Placido Morano's NPI number?
- Placido Morano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902858434, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Placido Morano's specialty?
- Placido Morano is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Placido Morano located?
- Placido Morano's practice location on file with NPPES is 263 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215-3689.
- What is Placido Morano's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Placido Morano is (718) 246-8600.
- Does Placido Morano accept Medicare?
- Placido Morano is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Placido Morano's NPI active?
- Yes — Placido Morano's NPI (1902858434) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.