Quick answers
- Does Joseph A. Bifano accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph A. Bifano 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 A. Bifano see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,295 Original Medicare patients and 1,827 services for Joseph A. Bifano. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph A. Bifano's NPI number?
- 1578536876. 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 A. Bifano, 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 | 1,295 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,827 |
| Different services or procedures | 71 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen (76705)218 services
- Ultrasound scan of abdominal aorta (76706)156 services
- Ultrasound scan of organ tissue for measuring elasticity (76981)148 services
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)136 services
- Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93971)104 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis50%
- Diabetes35%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Anxiety28%
Hospitals where Joseph A. Bifano works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph A. Bifano 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.
- Corning HospitalCorning, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330277
- Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical CenterCortland, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330175
- Robert Packer HospitalSayre, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390079
- Troy Community HospitalTroy, PA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 391305
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph A. Bifano is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 13; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1 Guthrie SqSayre, PA 18840
- 130 Ctr WayCorning, NY 14830 (607) 936‑9971
- 132 Colonial DrTowanda, PA 18848 (570) 265‑6165
- 1336 Cedar StElmira, NY 14904 (607) 734‑3929
- 134 Homer AveCortland, NY 13045 (607) 756‑3500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph A. Bifano as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Guthrie Medical Group PC795 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Sayre
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sayre, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Guthrie Medical Group PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578536876 |
| 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