Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christopher Palestro, MD
Nuclear Medicine Physician (CMS: Nuclear Medicine) · New Hyde Park, NY
- NPI 1891855946
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 85.0 / 100 · 2023
- 51 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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Lijmc Dept of Medicine Division of Nuclear Medicine, 270 05 76Th Avenue
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(718) 470-7081
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 8, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 1975 — 51 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207U00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New York #132382
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1891855946. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
570
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$33,249
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
78803 |
Nuclear medicine study, spect imaging, 1 area or single acquisition, single day imaging | 163 | 163 | $56 | |
78830 |
Nuclear medicine study, spect imaging with concurrent ct scan, 1 area or single acquisition, single day imaging | 109 | 106 | $76 | |
78582 |
Nuclear medicine study of lung ventilation and circulation | 49 | 49 | $56 | |
78264 |
Nuclear medicine study of stomach to assess emptying | 47 | 47 | $42 | |
78306 |
Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body | 30 | 28 | $45 | |
78072 |
Nuclear medicine study of parathyroid with spect and ct scan | 28 | 28 | $82 | |
78195 |
Nuclear medicine study of lymphatic system | 20 | 20 | $63 | |
78830 |
Nuclear medicine study, spect imaging with concurrent ct scan, 1 area or single acquisition, single day imaging | 18 | 18 | $76 | |
78226 |
Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system | 16 | 16 | $39 | |
78708 |
Nuclear medicine study of kidney, blood, flow, and function with drug administration | 16 | 16 | $62 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in New Hyde Park Nuclear Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 132. This provider delivers 4.3× the peer median.Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Palestro's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Palestro practices Nuclear Medicine Physician in New Hyde Park, NY.
Where does Dr. Christopher Palestro practice?
Dr. Christopher Palestro practices at Lijmc Dept of Medicine Division of Nuclear Medicine, New Hyde Park, NY 11040. Office phone: 7184707081.
What is Dr. Christopher Palestro's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Palestro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891855946, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Palestro accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Palestro accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Palestro commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Nuclear medicine study, spect imaging, 1 area or single acquisition, single day imaging (HCPCS 78803); Nuclear medicine study, spect imaging with concurrent ct scan, 1 area or single acquisition, single day imaging (HCPCS 78830); Nuclear medicine study of lung ventilation and circulation (HCPCS 78582). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.