Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. J. Palesty, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgical Oncology Physician · Waterbury, CT

  • NPI 1942237516
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
56 Franklin St
Waterbury, CT 067061221
(203) 709-6314
fax (203) 709-6089

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 28, 2021
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Connecticut #042912
Medicaid
CT #001429126

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1942237516. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
586
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$59,289
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 192 55 $51
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 138 23 $62
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 62 49 $94
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 61 61 $115
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 54 50 $133
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 31 28 $86
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope 14 14 $581
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 12 12 $77
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope 11 11 $739
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 11 11 $84

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Waterbury Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 61. This provider delivers 9.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$115
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Intuitive Surgical, INC. 1 $82.04
Solventum Corporation 1 $33.25

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$115

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
99
Patients
25
Total drug cost
$1,353
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ibuprofen Generic 21 0 $175
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 17 0 $50
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 17 11 $155
Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) Brand 15 0 $697
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 15 0 $90
Metronidazole Generic 14 14 $187

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. J. Palesty's medical specialty?
Dr. J. Palesty practices Surgery Physician in Waterbury, CT.
Where does Dr. J. Palesty practice?
Dr. J. Palesty practices at 56 Franklin St, Waterbury, CT 067061221. Office phone: 2037096314.
What is Dr. J. Palesty's NPI?
Dr. J. Palesty's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942237516, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. J. Palesty accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. J. Palesty accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. J. Palesty commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (HCPCS 11042); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.