Active NPI 1720124381 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. John Anthony Califano , MD

Urology • Bronx, NY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. John Califano, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Bronx, NY. With approximately 20 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2006, Dr. Califano delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2015 GRAND CONCOURSE.

Dr. Califano maintains professional affiliations with Shakespeare Operating Llc, Essen Medical Associates, Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2015 Grand Concourse

Bronx, NY 104534303

Telephone 7185837736

Fax 7185376180

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Essen Medical Associates, Pc Facility NPI 1366418709

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2006

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Bronx, NY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

20 Yrs -5.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 25.5 Yrs

State Avg: 30.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

43 Specialists

Practicing in Bronx, NY (1156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

23.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

78.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Califano (20 Years) 20 Yrs

Bronx Specialty Average (25.5 Years) 25.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	160	145	$157.00	$61.21
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	75	72	$510.00	$73.74
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	65	57	$222.00	$90.44
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	45	$218.00	$75.81
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	24	24	$93.00	$32.72
52648 Laser vaporization of prostate including control of bleeding using an endoscope	18	18	$3450.00	$634.71
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	17	17	$300.00	$61.17
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$409.00	$90.22
52287 Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope	11	11	$566.00	$146.72

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	520	376	$97.70	$62.22
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	218	176	$156.64	$91.95
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	173	131	$439.79	$74.34
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	120	120	$157.58	$77.64
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	76	69	$172.93	$62.16
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	66	57	$68.55	$33.45
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	36	$248.37	$92.49
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	45	45	$287.71	$125.64
52648 Laser vaporization of prostate including control of bleeding using an endoscope	39	39	$3305.00	$639.21
52287 Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope	28	24	$485.29	$150.86
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	22	22	$870.09	$120.35
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	18	18	$1566.78	$139.75
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	17	16	$1246.24	$360.24
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	15	14	$842.67	$119.20
52235 Destruction and/or removal of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, 2.0-5.0 cm	14	12	$2008.57	$266.08
64561 Insertion of sacral nerve neurostimulator electrode array	14	11	$2265.36	$362.78
52353 Crushing of stone of ureter using an endoscope	14	13	$1741.00	$412.64
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	12	12	$156.00	$23.44

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	232	189	$132.97	$93.14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	144	131	$71.94	$63.33
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	91	88	$529.03	$74.33
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	56	56	$279.00	$127.89
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	30	30	$61.93	$34.26
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	29	$133.00	$78.79
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	26	18	$211.92	$24.09
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	16	14	$1994.25	$141.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	282	144	$27.60	$3.13
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	94	74	$142.30	$124.93
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	73	73	$226.77	$161.77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	46	39	$90.61	$87.94
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	45	44	$360.00	$223.54
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	29	27	$23.00	$9.46
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	19	18	$135.00	$24.53
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	13	12	$16.00	$3.00
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	13	12	$90.00	$37.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	351	148	$28.00	$3.16
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	125	77	$142.00	$105.45
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	113	113	$226.00	$157.15
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	68	65	$360.00	$201.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	57	43	$90.00	$71.64
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	44	37	$23.00	$9.51
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	14	12	$135.00	$24.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	379	250	$146.74	$75.76
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	236	151	$95.30	$49.07
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	140	128	$285.31	$78.60
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	122	122	$163.00	$72.68
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	98	98	$243.78	$123.49
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	64	55	$27.75	$5.98
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	39	11	$100.13	$29.44
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	29	29	$381.52	$114.56
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	28	24	$57.00	$25.19
52287 Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope	28	28	$368.00	$164.59
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	26	23	$358.23	$144.42
52648 Laser vaporization of prostate including control of bleeding using an endoscope	26	26	$1699.12	$671.74
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	22	19	$1020.68	$415.08
52352 Removal or manipulation of stone in ureter or kidney using an endoscope	19	19	$900.08	$339.05
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	16	11	$68.56	$24.70
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	11	11	$50.18	$24.44

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	71	51	$199.13	$102.94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	66	50	$138.58	$69.77
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	36	36	$305.28	$158.69
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	16	15	$380.00	$82.78
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	16	15	$459.63	$157.07
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$195.00	$103.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	286	189	$140.20	$68.76
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	136	119	$480.34	$152.86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	136	106	$206.28	$99.47
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	119	93	$43.59	$17.32
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	95	94	$191.20	$102.40
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	58	58	$284.16	$154.33
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	47	47	$125.00	$70.47
52648 Laser vaporization of prostate including control of bleeding using an endoscope	31	30	$2998.90	$666.62
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	29	24	$10.00	$4.26
51736 Simple timed assessment of bladder emptying	21	21	$80.00	$7.01
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	18	17	$241.00	$137.89
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	15	11	$1376.93	$127.47
52287 Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope	14	13	$800.00	$164.18
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	11	11	$459.55	$234.24

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-12-11

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License SC 84028

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Urology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License OK 25076

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Essen Medical Associates, Pc

2015 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 104534303

Phone: 7182997295

Shakespeare Operating Llc

1250 Shakespeare Ave, Bronx, NY 104523012

Phone: 6463501633

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners

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Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (Board Certified), Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

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Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health

NPI 1003529298

Nurse Practitioner

Jose Speck Iglesias

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1003602285

Adil Mehmood

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003652850

Jennifer Germain , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

NPI 1003673054

Nurse Practitioner

Gustavo Polanco Hernandez , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1013558188

Physician Assistant

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

12 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location November 14, 2024

Registered at 2015 GRAND CONCOURSE, BRONX, NY 104534303 (Tel: 7185837736)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 14, 2024

Registered at 2626 HALPERIN AVE, BRONX, NY 104612631 (Tel: 7186180401)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 14, 2024

Urology (License #25076 in OK)

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Updated Practice Location January 19, 2021

Registered at 109 LINER DR, GREENWOOD, SC 296462311 (Tel: 8642276401)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 19, 2021

Registered at 109 LINER DR, GREENWOOD, SC 296462311 (Tel: 8642276401)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 19, 2021

Urology (License #84028 in SC)

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at OUHSC DEPARTMENT OF UROLOGY- WP 3150, 920 STANTON L. YOUNG BLVD., OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 731040000 (Tel: 4052716900)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 6600 NW 134TH ST, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 731425909 (Tel: 4056034775)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as JOHN CALIFANO, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Urology (License #25076 in OK)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 30, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1720124381

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: January 30, 2007

Last Update: December 11, 2025

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2626 Halperin Ave

Bronx, NY 104612631

Phone: 7186180401

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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