Active NPI 1659469641 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Robert Louis Cristofaro , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Purchase, NY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Robert Cristofaro, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Purchase, NY. With approximately 55 years of clinical experience since graduating from State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center in 1971, Dr. Cristofaro delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3010 WESTCHESTER AVE.

Dr. Cristofaro is affiliated with North Shore-Lij Medical Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3010 Westchester Ave
Suite 104

Purchase, NY 105772535

Telephone 9149678708

Fax 9149675834

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Rye Brook Dental Associates, P.c. Facility NPI 1467583716

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center

Graduation Year

1971

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Purchase, NY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

55 Yrs +15.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 39.7 Yrs

State Avg: 27.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

5 Specialists

Practicing in Purchase, NY (1450 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

78.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cristofaro (55 Years) 55 Yrs

Purchase Specialty Average (39.7 Years) 39.7 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
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg	2,161	31	$1.00	$0.13
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	46	37	$314.96	$65.50
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	38	23	$394.74	$80.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	37	29	$494.00	$105.94
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	12	$689.00	$149.00
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	15	11	$272.00	$58.09
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	11	11	$186.00	$48.98
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$622.00	$130.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	77	51	$25.00	$7.50
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	61	45	$313.00	$63.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	55	40	$494.00	$102.15
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	45	27	$425.00	$77.16
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	35	23	$272.00	$59.27
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	15	13	$215.00	$48.40
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	14	14	$403.00	$85.66
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$622.00	$133.33
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	12	12	$232.50	$59.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	110	34	$6.00	$1.16
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	90	54	$494.00	$108.56
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	69	33	$434.78	$86.78
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	58	40	$313.00	$68.99
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	51	33	$21.00	$7.12
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	42	24	$272.00	$63.15
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	17	17	$403.00	$89.01
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	17	15	$188.47	$45.74
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	16	16	$193.56	$50.75
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	15	13	$204.28	$47.14
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	14	14	$229.06	$62.62
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$622.00	$136.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	126	73	$303.00	$110.22
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	75	45	$465.33	$87.26
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	39	24	$6.00	$1.20
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	30	24	$15.00	$10.75
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	30	23	$189.20	$67.82
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	29	18	$21.00	$5.64
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	25	22	$167.88	$49.56
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	22	20	$167.95	$49.18
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$472.11	$136.98
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	16	16	$332.00	$84.72
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	15	12	$272.00	$63.86
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	13	13	$145.38	$49.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	180	95	$215.75	$89.68
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	150	58	$481.83	$79.47
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	145	63	$15.00	$11.57
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	22	20	$113.64	$45.98
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	20	11	$150.00	$54.88
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$450.00	$128.92
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	17	16	$105.88	$43.28
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	14	14	$100.00	$46.21
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	13	12	$125.00	$47.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	189	101	$214.29	$86.06
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	136	67	$15.00	$12.20
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	134	66	$469.40	$73.08
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	23	18	$115.22	$44.12
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	20	20	$100.00	$43.43
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	17	14	$100.00	$38.07
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$435.71	$127.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	257	114	$214.39	$84.69
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	191	88	$15.00	$12.97
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	184	77	$480.43	$75.70
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	38	29	$97.85	$35.93
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$450.00	$127.49
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	25	18	$100.00	$35.12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	13	$300.00	$124.69
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	15	15	$93.33	$37.79
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	14	11	$112.50	$32.52
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	13	13	$125.00	$42.96
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	13	13	$92.31	$31.39
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	11	11	$97.27	$39.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	222	100	$214.93	$94.18
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	160	77	$14.49	$10.90
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	150	72	$464.67	$81.76
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	27	23	$111.11	$44.93
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	26	25	$96.15	$43.52
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$450.00	$140.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$300.00	$136.87
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	15	13	$96.67	$36.10
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	12	12	$125.00	$47.72
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$500.00	$211.94

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License NY 112796

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License CT 028526

Orthopaedic Surgery - Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XP3100X

State License NY 112796

An orthopedic surgeon who has additional training and experience in diagnosing, treating and managing musculoskeletal problems in infants, children and adolescents. These may include limb and spine deformities (such as club foot, scoliosis); gait abnormalities (limping); bone and joint infections; broken bones.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XP3100X

State License CT 028526

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

00347411 (NY)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

North Shore-Lij Medical Pc

32 Strawberry Hill Ct, Stamford, CT 069022594

Phone: 9149678708

North Shore-Lij Medical Pc

27005 75th Ave, New Hyde Park, NY 110401402

Phone: 7184703377

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. John Nelson , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1245328103

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active August 01, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 01, 2013

Registered at 3010 WESTCHESTER AVE, SUITE 104, PURCHASE, NY 105772535 (Tel: 9149678708)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 01, 2013

Registered at 3010 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, SUITE 104, PURCHASE, NY 105772524 (Tel: 9149678708)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 01, 2013

Recorded as ROBERT CRISTOFARO, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 01, 2013

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #112796 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 11, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1659469641

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: October 11, 2006

Last Update: August 01, 2013

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

3010 Westchester Avenue, Suite 104

Purchase, NY 105772524

Phone: 9149678708

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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