Joseph Anthony Puma, DO
Interventional Cardiology Internal Medicine
Joseph Anthony Puma is an Interventional Cardiology Internal Medicine specialist based in New York, NY with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE, PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE
With over 41 years in internal medicine, Joseph Anthony Puma, DO is a long-established interventional cardiology internal medicine specialist in New York. He graduated from New York College of Osteo Medicine of New York Institute of Technology in 1985 and has 41+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 20% of reporting doctors in New York
- Uses generic medications more than 42% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1443dNPPES updated 2022-06-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
130 E 77th St Fl 9 Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY 10021-1851
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 = better2.79%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.3 pts)
2.79% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.1%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
332
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
441
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,947
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $584k
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 Ischemic Heart Disease.
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
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+28%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$4.7k received from industry
7 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Joseph Anthony Puma's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1985
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Board certified · Jun 5, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
41 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.
Taxonomy: 207RI0011X
Education & Training
New York College of Osteo Medicine of New York Institute of Technology (Class of 1985)
Mailing address
8718 Bay Parkway Floors 1&2, Brooklyn, NY 11214-1851
Differs from practice location
Virtual Interventional Cardiology Care With Joseph Anthony Puma
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joseph Anthony Puma for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to New York 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 Joseph Anthony Puma
NPI records show Dr. Puma as active with telehealth listed in New York, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (212) 434-2606.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Joseph Anthony Puma
Practice Location
130 E 77th St Fl 9 Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY 10021-1851
Mailing Address
8718 Bay Parkway Floors 1&2, Brooklyn, NY 11214-1851
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