Quick answers
- Does Patricia A. Puma accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Patricia A. Puma 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 Patricia A. Puma see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 59 Original Medicare patients and 61 services for Patricia A. Puma. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Patricia A. Puma's NPI number?
- 1962446542. 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 Patricia A. Puma, 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 | 59 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 61 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body (00400)28 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 pressure73%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)56%
- Arthritis51%
- Diabetes46%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
Hospitals where Patricia A. Puma works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Patricia A. Puma 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.
- Good Samaritan Hospital of SuffernSuffern, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330158
Practice locations
Addresses where Patricia A. Puma is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 255 Lafayette AveSuffern, NY 10901 (845) 357‑5775
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Patricia A. Puma as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ramapo Anesthesiologists, PC78 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), New York →
Other nurse anesthetists in Suffern
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Suffern, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ramapo Anesthesiologists, PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1981 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1962446542 |
| 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