Quick answers
- Does Joseph J. Pica accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph J. Pica 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.
- How many Medicare patients does Joseph J. Pica see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 300 Original Medicare patients and 1,899 services for Joseph J. Pica. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph J. Pica's NPI number?
- 1568436012. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Joseph J. Pica, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 300 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,899 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)203 services
- X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views (72110)143 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)126 services
- Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast (72148)69 services
- X-ray of middle spine, 2 views (72070)49 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Anxiety32%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Osteoporosis28%
Hospitals where Joseph J. Pica works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph J. Pica at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- HCA Florida St Petersburg HospitalSaint Petersburg, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100180
- St Anthonys HospitalSaint Petersburg, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100067
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph J. Pica is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10051 5th St NSt Petersburg, FL 33702 (727) 527‑5272
- 3334 Capital Medical Blvd, Suite 400Tallahassee, FL 32308 (850) 877‑8174
- 4650 4th St N, Center for Special SurgerySt Petersburg, FL 33703 (813) 978‑9700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph J. Pica as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic III Pl553 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in St Petersburg
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in St Petersburg, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic III Pl
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1986 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568436012 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians