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Dr. James Puleo
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Hepatology Physician · Albany, NY
- NPI 1487636254
- Accepts Medicare
- 35 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1375 Washington Ave, Suite 101
Albany, NY 122061040
(518) 438-4483
fax (518) 482-4201
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 20, 2015
- Year of graduation
- 1991 — 35 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New York #190197
- Medicaid
- NY #01701275
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487636254. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
10,938
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$332,658
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3380 |
Injection, vedolizumab, 1 mg | 8,400 | 22 | $22 | |
J1745 |
Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg | 1,260 | 11 | $34 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 175 | 142 | $86 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 148 | 94 | $77 | |
G0500 |
Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito | 145 | 143 | $5 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 105 | 101 | $125 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 94 | 92 | $107 | |
J7050 |
Infusion, normal saline solution, 250 cc | 94 | 39 | $1 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 73 | 72 | $170 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 67 | 57 | $8 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 12 peers in Albany Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 191. This provider delivers 57× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$880
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
6
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stryker Corporation | 6 | $620.01 | |
| My01 INC. | 1 | $125.28 | |
| DePuy Synthes Sales INC. | 1 | $75.20 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 1 | $23.68 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 1 | $20.00 | |
| Gilead Sciences, INC. | 1 | $16.15 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,599
Patients
558
Total drug cost
$899,140
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Famotidine | Generic | 537 | 207 | $11,600 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 403 | 159 | $8,005 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 164 | 59 | $3,434 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | Generic | 82 | 32 | $2,967 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | Generic | 49 | 22 | $692 |
| Cholestyramine (Cholestyramine (With Sugar)) | Brand | 48 | 16 | $6,338 |
| Sucralfate | Generic | 48 | 22 | $8,219 |
| Mesalamine | Generic | 44 | 13 | $47,112 |
| Linzess (Linaclotide) | Brand | 43 | 14 | $46,292 |
| Creon (Lipase/Protease/Amylase) | Brand | 37 | 0 | $104,225 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Puleo's medical specialty?
Dr. James Puleo practices Gastroenterology Physician in Albany, NY.
Where does Dr. James Puleo practice?
Dr. James Puleo practices at 1375 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 122061040. Office phone: 5184384483.
What is Dr. James Puleo's NPI?
Dr. James Puleo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487636254, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Puleo accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Puleo accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Puleo commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, vedolizumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J3380); Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg (HCPCS J1745); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.