Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Vito Pugliano, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Boston, MA
- NPI 1245524974
- Accepts Medicare
- 15 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
800 Washington St
Boston, MA 021111552
(617) 636-5000
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 19, 2016
- Year of graduation
- 2011 — 15 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Massachusetts #248903
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1245524974. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,368
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$260,389
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 309 | 248 | $136 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 283 | 224 | $96 | |
J1030 |
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 244 | 125 | $8 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 203 | 125 | $82 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 125 | 125 | $176 | |
27447 |
Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | 59 | 57 | $1,380 | |
27130 |
Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | 46 | 46 | $1,391 | |
U0003 |
Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (dna or rna); severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) (coronavirus disease [covid-19]), amplified probe technique, making use of high throughput technologies as described by cms-2020-01-r | 36 | 36 | $74 | |
U0005 |
Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (dna or rna); severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) (coronavirus disease [covid-19]), amplified probe technique, cdc or non-cdc, making use of high throughput technologies, completed within | 36 | 36 | $25 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 14 | 14 | $115 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 59 peers in Boston Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 65. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$7,943
Transactions
21
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Device Business Services, INC. | 3 | $4,118.73 | |
| DePuy Synthes Products, INC. | 13 | $2,152.01 | |
| DePuy Synthes Sales INC. | 2 | $1,613.82 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 2 | $36.88 | |
| Smith+Nephew, INC. | 1 | $21.55 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
593
Patients
338
Total drug cost
$4,551
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 156 | 115 | $2,220 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 155 | 125 | $629 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 110 | 43 | $780 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 66 | 37 | $182 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | Generic | 43 | 18 | $263 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 27 | 0 | $282 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 13 | 0 | $84 |
| Ibuprofen | Generic | 12 | 0 | $28 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 11 | 0 | $85 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Vito Pugliano's medical specialty?
Dr. Vito Pugliano practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Boston, MA.
Where does Dr. Vito Pugliano practice?
Dr. Vito Pugliano practices at 800 Washington St, Boston, MA 021111552. Office phone: 6176365000.
What is Dr. Vito Pugliano's NPI?
Dr. Vito Pugliano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245524974, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Vito Pugliano accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Vito Pugliano accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Vito Pugliano commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg (HCPCS J1030). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.