Quick answers
- Does Thomas F. Panichella accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas F. Panichella 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 Thomas F. Panichella see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,095 Original Medicare patients and 4,670 services for Thomas F. Panichella. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Thomas F. Panichella's NPI number?
- 1750474524. 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 Thomas F. Panichella, 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 | 1,095 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,670 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing (92201)1,712 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)1,223 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)908 services
- Exam of the internal drainage system of eye (92020)228 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)206 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 pressure74%
- Arthritis48%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Diabetes29%
- Atrial fibrillation21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Thomas F. Panichella is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 124 Main St, Suite 9Huntington, NY 11743 (631) 271‑7136
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in New York
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1750474524 |
| 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
- 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