Petros Efthimiou, MD
NPI 1942246939 · Rheumatology Physician · New York, NY
Petros Efthimiou, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1942246939).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942246939
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 268774 (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
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
564 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 272 | $144 |
| 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 | 219 | $18 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 39 | $191 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 19 | $16 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 15 | $74 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $16–$191 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 130 | 47 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 78 | 18 |
| Allopurinol | 35 | — |
| Methylprednisolone | 31 | — |
| Alendronate Sodium | 25 | — |
| Colchicine | 21 | — |
| Secukinumabbrand: Cosentyx Sensoready (2 Pens) | 19 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$95,915 across 160 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 (3)
- 506 6th StDepartment of MedicineBrooklyn, NY 11215-3609Phone: (718) 780-5246Fax: (718) 780-5553
- 215 E 68th St Ofc 8New York, NY 10065-5718Phone: (646) 719-0602Fax: (888) 325-1761
- 1020 Park Ave Fl 1New York, NY 10028-0913Phone: (646) 719-0602Fax: (888) 325-1761
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-20
- Last updated
- 2025-03-12
- Certified
- 2025-03-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Petros Efthimiou's NPI number?
- Petros Efthimiou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942246939, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Petros Efthimiou's specialty?
- Petros Efthimiou is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Petros Efthimiou located?
- Petros Efthimiou's practice location on file with NPPES is 8 E 83rd St Ste 1a, New York, NY 10028-0418.
- What is Petros Efthimiou's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Petros Efthimiou is (646) 719-0602.
- Is Petros Efthimiou's NPI active?
- Yes — Petros Efthimiou's NPI (1942246939) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.