Quick answers
- Does Joseph R. Paonessa accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Joseph R. Paonessa may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Joseph R. Paonessa see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 168 Original Medicare patients and 436 services for Joseph R. Paonessa. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph R. Paonessa's NPI number?
- 1720341696. 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 R. Paonessa, 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 | 168 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 436 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)362 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)22 services
- Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) (36556)14 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%
- Chronic kidney disease62%
- Ischemic heart disease61%
- Heart failure58%
- Atrial fibrillation57%
Hospitals where Joseph R. Paonessa works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph R. Paonessa 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.
- Manatee Memorial HospitalBradenton, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100035
- Tampa General HospitalTampa, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100128
- Tampa General Hospital Crystal RiverCrystal River, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 100249
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph R. Paonessa is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 206 2nd St EBradenton, FL 34208 (941) 746‑5111
- 6201 N Suncoast BlvdCrystal River, FL 34428 (352) 795‑6560
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph R. Paonessa as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Intensive Care Associates LLC5 clinicians in the group
- Continuum Medical Solutions LLC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hospitalistprimary
- Critical Care (Intensivists)also
Other hospitalists in Bradenton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bradenton, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Intensive Care Associates LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Florida College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720341696 |
| 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