Physician Profile
Based in Paterson, NJ, Carlos A. Tello, MD PA is listed in the NPI registry under general surgery. Carlos is also listed as specializing in vascular surgery and surgery. Medicare claims data shows Carlos provided 173 services to 108 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample.
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356 TOTOWA AVE
Paterson, NJ 07502
Within General Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Most searched conditions
Anorectal
Appendix, bowel, and emergency
Gallbladder and biliary
Hernia and abdominal wall
Skin and soft tissue
Abdominal
Abdominal wall
Breast
Colorectal
Digestive
Emergency surgery
Endocrine
Gastrointestinal
Hernia
Infections
Lymphatic
Oncology
Most searched procedures
Bowel and emergency abdominal
Gallbladder and appendix
Hernia repair
Skin and soft tissue
Abdominal surgery
Abdominal wall
Access and nutrition
Anorectal
Biopsy
Breast surgery
Breast Surgery
Colorectal
Colorectal surgery
Digestive procedures
Endocrine surgery
Gastrointestinal
Hernia surgery
Skin & Soft Tissue
Surgical Oncology
Surgical procedures
Vascular Access
Wound care
173 services · 108 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
19 | |
| Insertion of needle into vein (3 years or older) | Procedure | 36410 |
17 | |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
80 | As often as other peers in GENERAL SURGERY |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
40 | |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
17 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Dr. Tello is a general surgeon in Paterson, NJ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “General Surgery”.
NPI registry
Dr. Tello is listed at 356 Totowa Ave, Paterson, NJ 07502. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (973) 904-0100. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
Dr. Tello's National Provider Identifier is 1518978063. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Dr. Tello attended Other, graduating in 1970. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Tello has 56 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1970, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Tello performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample and insertion of needle into vein, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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