Active NPI 1285612077 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Dale A. Distant , MD

Surgery • Brooklyn, NY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Dale Distant, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Brooklyn, NY. With approximately 42 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1984, Dr. Distant delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 450 CLARKSON AVE.

Dr. Distant maintains professional affiliations with Flatlands Medical Associates, Pllc, University Physicians Of Brooklyn, Inc. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first, insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist, balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

450 Clarkson Ave
Suite C

Brooklyn, NY 112032056

Telephone 7182701422

Fax 7182702826

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 University Physicians Of Brooklyn, Inc Facility NPI 1104878180

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1984

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Brooklyn, NY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

42 Yrs +15.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 26.7 Yrs

State Avg: 27.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

216 Specialists

Practicing in Brooklyn, NY (2269 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

4.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

73.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Distant (42 Years) 42 Yrs

Brooklyn Specialty Average (26.7 Years) 26.7 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
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	114	80	$141.18	$58.81
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	85	65	$2357.10	$1389.05
36907 Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	59	40	$1502.87	$676.51
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	53	46	$148.11	$101.75
36907 Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	15	13	$2651.00	$163.73
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$285.71	$190.74
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	13	12	$4685.00	$248.36
36581 Replacement of tunneled central venous tube	13	11	$2249.74	$854.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	128	91	$88.77	$60.78
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	94	70	$2171.10	$1468.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	79	63	$270.49	$105.34
36907 Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	69	51	$1119.74	$718.21
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	18	18	$469.19	$194.52
37607 Tying or banding of a passage between an artery and vein	17	17	$1530.00	$397.50
36907 Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	17	14	$2651.00	$172.62
36589 Removal of central venous catheter for infusion	13	13	$296.00	$192.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	174	112	$185.22	$64.75
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	125	85	$4684.59	$1590.79
36907 Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	89	53	$2651.31	$779.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	59	45	$516.09	$110.03
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	21	21	$1169.07	$204.20
36901 Insertion of needle and/or catheter into dialysis circuit, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation	19	14	$2376.45	$929.52
36907 Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	15	12	$2651.00	$184.45
36830 Connection of tube graft to vein and artery for dialysis	12	12	$2778.00	$906.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	196	116	$185.22	$64.44
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	144	85	$4684.59	$1680.07
36907 Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	92	55	$2651.31	$849.45
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	61	48	$516.09	$111.09
36907 Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	46	36	$2651.00	$184.03
99153 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes	28	13	$40.11	$13.86
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	27	11	$269.00	$85.69
36901 Insertion of needle and/or catheter into dialysis circuit, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation	24	16	$2376.45	$936.63
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	23	18	$4685.00	$292.23
36832 Revision of dialysis graft, open procedure	17	17	$2930.00	$1039.78
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	16	13	$503.00	$163.46
36906 Removal and/or dissolving of blood clot in hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment and placement of stent with review by radiologist	14	12	$24265.00	$628.06
36830 Connection of tube graft to vein and artery for dialysis	12	12	$2778.00	$840.77
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$1169.07	$205.06
36908 Insertion of stent in dialysis segment, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation	11	11	$8851.00	$267.46

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	229	136	$77.88	$61.29
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	159	104	$2070.96	$1600.62
36907 Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	130	79	$1081.23	$850.73
J2997 Injection, alteplase recombinant, 1 mg	59	16	$263.05	$87.28
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	46	39	$516.09	$89.83
36907 Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	42	38	$2651.00	$187.14
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	40	32	$161.00	$31.54
36901 Insertion of needle and/or catheter into dialysis circuit, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation	35	17	$1037.55	$860.44
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	34	33	$313.89	$54.83
99153 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes	33	17	$13.58	$13.51
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	31	13	$269.00	$85.12
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	26	23	$4685.00	$275.79
36832 Revision of dialysis graft, open procedure	17	16	$2930.00	$999.76
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$1169.07	$175.98
99282 Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making	16	15	$145.00	$52.50
35903 Removal of infected graft of arm or leg	13	12	$2681.00	$746.41
36830 Connection of tube graft to vein and artery for dialysis	11	11	$2778.00	$912.82
36215 Insertion of catheter into chest or arm artery	11	11	$1568.72	$730.13
36905 Excision of blood clot and/or infusion to dissolve blood clot in dialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment, , accessed through the skin, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation, with balloon catheter	11	11	$3521.77	$2976.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	220	128	$184.20	$55.87
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	167	104	$4658.65	$1413.63
J2250 Injection, midazolam hydrochloride, per 1 mg	148	66	$2.93	$0.12
36907 Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	107	58	$2641.80	$799.94
J3010 Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg	75	66	$2.93	$0.77
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	73	57	$140.00	$28.96
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	72	62	$311.35	$48.72
93040 Tracing of electrical activity of heart using 1-3 leads with interpretation and report	46	43	$44.94	$13.82
J2997 Injection, alteplase recombinant, 1 mg	41	11	$431.76	$82.43
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	39	20	$268.77	$82.89
36907 Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	33	29	$993.91	$178.72
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	33	26	$2665.75	$274.99
36901 Insertion of needle and/or catheter into dialysis circuit, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation	24	17	$2331.13	$717.26
99282 Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making	20	20	$114.16	$47.58
99153 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes	20	14	$40.11	$12.10
36215 Insertion of catheter into chest or arm artery	17	14	$1416.83	$159.87
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	17	14	$237.85	$101.92
36832 Revision of dialysis graft, open procedure	17	17	$2627.38	$961.48
36905 Excision of blood clot and/or infusion to dissolve blood clot in dialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment, , accessed through the skin, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation, with balloon catheter	16	15	$3575.68	$526.88
37607 Tying or banding of a passage between an artery and vein	16	16	$1529.71	$450.05
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	13	13	$168.71	$24.50
36821 Relocation of arm vein with connection to arm artery, open procedure	13	12	$2166.54	$843.86
36905 Excision of blood clot and/or infusion to dissolve blood clot in dialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment, , accessed through the skin, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation, with balloon catheter	13	13	$8542.13	$2615.74
36215 Insertion of catheter into chest or arm artery	12	11	$3553.54	$671.62
36901 Insertion of needle and/or catheter into dialysis circuit, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation	11	11	$954.10	$167.57
36589 Removal of central venous catheter for infusion	11	11	$605.85	$176.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2250 Injection, midazolam hydrochloride, per 1 mg	431	120	$1.85	$0.12
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	249	131	$204.41	$58.78
93040 Tracing of electrical activity of heart using 1-3 leads with interpretation and report	226	121	$126.82	$14.27
J3010 Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg	224	120	$1.05	$0.55
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	175	103	$4968.29	$1423.82
36907 Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	94	62	$2931.75	$864.49
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	80	59	$80.31	$28.62
99153 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes	60	28	$46.39	$12.89
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	51	20	$268.70	$81.87
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	46	35	$2122.11	$284.50
36907 Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	38	31	$547.77	$176.79
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	29	29	$79.52	$50.87
36901 Insertion of needle and/or catheter into dialysis circuit, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation	28	20	$5167.29	$673.21
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	21	16	$547.24	$194.81
36905 Excision of blood clot and/or infusion to dissolve blood clot in dialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment, , accessed through the skin, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation, with balloon catheter	20	16	$9192.39	$2630.56
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	20	19	$222.18	$99.81
36215 Insertion of catheter into chest or arm artery	20	19	$902.51	$166.29
36215 Insertion of catheter into chest or arm artery	20	15	$2883.02	$578.88
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	16	15	$450.00	$95.68
36581 Replacement of tunneled central venous tube	16	14	$3000.00	$782.74
36905 Excision of blood clot and/or infusion to dissolve blood clot in dialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment, , accessed through the skin, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation, with balloon catheter	15	13	$1878.24	$533.88
36832 Revision of dialysis graft, open procedure	15	14	$2462.32	$914.18
36903 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and insertion of stent in dialysis segment with review by radiologist	13	13	$3512.77	$383.31
36589 Removal of central venous catheter for infusion	13	13	$534.69	$184.17
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	13	11	$46.08	$24.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	220	132	$217.18	$55.94
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	153	95	$5215.88	$1343.84
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	96	70	$2122.11	$223.49
36907 Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	94	60	$3121.13	$803.92
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	84	59	$79.52	$28.42
36907 Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	43	37	$547.77	$148.82
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	42	39	$79.52	$48.96
36903 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and insertion of stent in dialysis segment with review by radiologist	39	35	$3512.77	$321.75
36901 Insertion of needle and/or catheter into dialysis circuit, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation	38	30	$6501.15	$606.86
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	37	29	$550.00	$177.57
36215 Insertion of catheter into chest or arm artery	36	28	$3000.00	$620.10
99153 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes	25	15	$48.23	$12.42
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	23	13	$268.70	$79.44
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	22	19	$450.00	$92.21
36581 Replacement of tunneled central venous tube	20	17	$3000.00	$756.90
37607 Tying or banding of a passage between an artery and vein	18	18	$1529.54	$409.31
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	17	14	$30.21	$22.92
36903 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and insertion of stent in dialysis segment with review by radiologist	16	16	$23922.15	$6162.44
36589 Removal of central venous catheter for infusion	16	15	$550.00	$176.12
36901 Insertion of needle and/or catheter into dialysis circuit, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation	14	13	$638.12	$148.88
36905 Excision of blood clot and/or infusion to dissolve blood clot in dialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment, , accessed through the skin, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation, with balloon catheter	12	12	$9731.72	$2507.11
36821 Relocation of arm vein with connection to arm artery, open procedure	11	11	$2132.17	$827.65
36819 Relocation of arm vein with connection to arm artery, open procedure	11	11	$3239.88	$747.69

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License NY 190405-1

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

01438926 (NY)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Physicians Of Brooklyn, Inc.

450 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 112032012

Phone: 7182701422

Flatlands Medical Associates, Pllc

3839 Flatlands Ave, Brooklyn, NY 112343535

Phone: 7183385024

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

✅

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 450 CLARKSON AVE, SUITE C, BROOKLYN, NY 112032056 (Tel: 7182701422)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 450 CLARKSON AVE, BOX 1262, BROOKLYN, NY 112032056 (Tel: 7182708867)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as DALE DISTANT, M.D.

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

Surgery (License #190405-1 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 03, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1285612077

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: January 03, 2006

Last Update: July 13, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

450 Clarkson Ave, Box 1262

Brooklyn, NY 112032056

Phone: 7182708867

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