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Occupational Therapist in Private Practice

Darlene M. Pappalardo, OT

Sees patients in Bellmore, NY · New York, NY · Lynbrook, NY … · New York

Summary

Darlene M. Pappalardo, OT is an occupational therapist at 2608 Merrick Rd, Bellmore, NY 11710. Phone: (516) 730-2230. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Darlene M. Pappalardo had 64 Original Medicare patients and 939 services. NPI 1609352210. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Occupational therapist (Medicare lists Occupational Therapist in Private Practice)
  • Address: 2608 Merrick Rd, Bellmore, NY 11710 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (516) 730‑2230
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Sports Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation Servic
  • School: graduated 2018
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Darlene M. Pappalardo, 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 Darlene M. Pappalardo accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Darlene M. Pappalardo 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 Darlene M. Pappalardo see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 64 Original Medicare patients and 939 services for Darlene M. Pappalardo. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Darlene M. Pappalardo's NPI number?
1609352210. 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 Darlene M. Pappalardo, 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 patients64
Services billed to Medicare939
Different services or procedures9
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)399 services
  2. Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes (97140)244 services
  3. Therapy procedure using functional activities (97530)85 services
  4. Application of hot wax bath (97018)70 services
  5. Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes (97112)56 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%
  • High blood pressure72%
  • Arthritis61%
  • Diabetes30%
  • Ischemic heart disease30%
  • Asthma19%

Practice locations

Addresses where Darlene M. Pappalardo is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Darlene M. Pappalardo as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Sports Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation Servic527 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other occupational therapists in New York

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Sports Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation Servic

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

Clinician information

CredentialOT
Graduation year2018
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1609352210
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians