Medical emergency?Emergency? Call 911. Nearest emergency roomsNearest ERs

Anesthesiology

Joseph R. Nicosia, MD

Works at hospitals in West Islip, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Joseph R. Nicosia, MD is an anesthesiologist at 1000 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795. Phone: (631) 376-4444. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joseph R. Nicosia had 141 Original Medicare patients and 179 services. NPI 1922086222. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 1000 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795 · Directions
  • Phone: (631) 376‑4444
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
  • Group practice: Long Island Anesthesiologists, PLLC
  • Medical school: State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine · graduated 1990 (36 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joseph R. Nicosia, 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.

In a medical emergency, call 911.

Quick answers

Does Joseph R. Nicosia accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph R. Nicosia 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 R. Nicosia see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 141 Original Medicare patients and 179 services for Joseph R. Nicosia. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joseph R. Nicosia's NPI number?
1922086222. 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. Nicosia, 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 patients141
Services billed to Medicare179
Different services or procedures51
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)20 services
  2. Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)16 services
  3. Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen (00790)15 services
  4. Anesthesia for x-ray exam of arteries and veins using contrast (01916)14 services
  5. Injection of local anesthetic for abdominal wall pain control on both sides using imaging guidance (64488)12 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%
  • Arthritis62%
  • Ischemic heart disease55%
  • Diabetes54%
  • Chronic kidney disease38%

Hospitals where Joseph R. Nicosia works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph R. Nicosia 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Joseph R. Nicosia is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joseph R. Nicosia as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Long Island Anesthesiologists, PLLC45 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Anesthesiology doctors in New York →

Other anesthesiologists in West Islip

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Islip, NY — not a recommendation.

All anesthesiologists in West Islip →

Other clinicians in Long Island Anesthesiologists, PLLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolState University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine
Graduation year1990 (36 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1922086222
CorrectionsReport 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

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians