Paula L Amendola-Sekinski, DO

Family Medicine

Paula L Amendola-Sekinski is a Family Medicine specialist based in Bronx, NY with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

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Paula L Amendola-Sekinski, DO has been part of the Bronx medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at New York College of Osteo Medicine of New York Institute of Technology (class of 1995), she has been practicing for over 31 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 99.15/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 29% of reporting doctors in New York
  • Uses generic medications more than 47% of reporting doctors in New York
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 75% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 1,239 Family Medicine providers in NYSee all Family Medicine in Bronx31+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6894dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

470 E Fordham Rd, Bronx, NY 10458-5108

Fax: (718) 960-3806
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 75% of doctors in New York on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

99.15/100

New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.6 pts)

Better than 75% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.42%

New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.7 pts)

1.42% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

86.1%

New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.3 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in New York

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

261

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

477

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

5,268

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $550k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
70%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%
Hypertension
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-10%)39%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-9%)23%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-11%)23%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Cancer
Higher than avg (+1%)22%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+3%)21%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-14%)20%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$125 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Paula L Amendola-Sekinski's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1995

    New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine

  2. 31 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Education & Training

New York College of Osteo Medicine of New York Institute of Technology (Class of 1995)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

30 Clinton St E, Valhalla, NY 10595-1810

Differs from practice location

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Paula L Amendola-Sekinski

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Paula L Amendola-Sekinski for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Bronx 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 Paula L Amendola-Sekinski

Dr. Amendola-Sekinski is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Bronx, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (718) 960-3805.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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