Joan Alice Scalera, NP
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Joan Alice Scalera is an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner based in East Setauket, NY with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across NY can see Joan Alice Scalera, NP in person in East Setauket or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine in 1990 and has 36+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 21% of reporting doctors in New York
- Uses generic medications more than 70% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1485dNPPES updated 2022-04-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.7%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.4 pts)
2.7% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.4%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.6 pts)
Better than 70% of reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
701
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
497
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,150
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $69k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1990
Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
Board certified · Apr 28, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LA2200X
Education & Training
State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine (Class of 1990)
Virtual Adult Health Care With Joan Alice Scalera
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joan Alice Scalera for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to East Setauket required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Joan Alice Scalera
Dr. Scalera is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in East Setauket, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (631) 444-4630.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Joan Alice Scalera
Practice Location
205 N Belle Mead Rd, East Setauket, NY 11733-3483
Mailing Address
205 N Belle Mead Rd, East Setauket, NY 11733-3483
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