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Orthopedic Surgery

Kenneth J. Paonessa, MD

Sees patients in North Franklin, CT · Connecticut

Summary

Dr. Kenneth J. Paonessa, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 82 New Park Ave, North Franklin, CT 06254. Phone: (860) 889-7345. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1386695096. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 82 New Park Ave, North Franklin, CT 06254 · Directions
  • Phone: (860) 889‑7345
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Norwich Orthopedic Group PC
  • Medical school: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School · graduated 1984 (42 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kenneth J. Paonessa, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Kenneth J. Paonessa accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kenneth J. Paonessa accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is Kenneth J. Paonessa's NPI number?
1386695096. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Kenneth J. Paonessa is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kenneth J. Paonessa as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Norwich Orthopedic Group PC47 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in North Franklin

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Franklin, CT — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Norwich Orthopedic Group PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolRutgers New Jersey Medical School
Graduation year1984 (42 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1386695096
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians