Provider Profile
Joseph J. Pica, P.A.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Joseph Pica
Joseph J. Pica, P.A. is a physician assistant — surgical practicing in St Petersburg, FL. According to Medicare claims data, Joseph cared for 710 Medicare patients across 757 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, x-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (727) 527-5272
- Email not available
Practice Locations
10051 5TH ST N
St Petersburg, FL 33702
4600 4th St N
St Petersburg, FL 33703
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Physician Assistant - Surgical generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdominal & digestive
- Acid reflux
- Anal fissure
- Appendicitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Diverticulitis
- Gallstones
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
Bariatrics
Bones & joints
- Bone fractures
- Bunions
- Ganglion Cyst In Hand Or Wrist
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Knee osteoarthritis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Shoulder impingement
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
- Trigger finger
Breast Surgery
Cosmetic & Plastic
- Gynecomastia
Cosmetic & plastics
Endocrine Surgery
ENT Surgery
General Surgery
- Lipoma
Glands & hormones
- Thyroid nodules
Nerves & spine
- Carpal tunnel
- Herniated disc
- Pinched nerve
Skin
- Moles and atypical moles
- Skin tags
Skin & soft tissue
- Benign breast disease
- Epidermoid cyst
- Ingrown toenail
- Keloids and hypertrophic scars
- Pilonidal cyst
- Skin abscess or boil
- Skin cancer
Spine & Orthopedics
- Baker's Cyst
- Cervical spondylosis
- Heel pain
- Shoulder Labrum Tear
- Spinal stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Tennis elbow
- Torn Achilles tendon
Urinary
- Kidney stones
Urology Surgery
Vascular Surgery
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Peripheral artery disease
Veins & circulation
- Varicose veins
Wound Care
Wounds & recovery
- Diabetic foot ulcer
- Post-surgery fever or infection
Procedures & services
Bariatrics
Breast Surgery
Cosmetic & Plastic
Cosmetic & plastics
Endocrine Surgery
General surgery
General Surgery
- Lipoma removal
Injections & pain
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Knee Joint Injection
- Tendon Sheath Injection
Nerves & spine
Orthopedics
- ACL reconstruction consultation
- Carpal tunnel surgery consultation
- Cast placement and management
- Hip replacement consultation
- Knee replacement consultation
- Torn rotator cuff consultation
Post-Op Care
Skin & minor surgery
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Jaw Cyst Removal
- Minor laceration repair
- Pilonidal cyst removal
- Removal of a soft-tissue mass
- Skin biopsy
- Superficial foreign-body removal
- Toenail Removal
Skin Procedures
Spine & Orthopedics
- Bunion Surgery Consultation
- Foot and Ankle Surgery Consultation
- Shoulder Surgery Consultation
- Splinting of minor injuries
- Surgical Hardware Removal Consultation
- Trigger Finger Release Consultation
Surgical care
Veins & circulation
Wound Care
Wounds & recovery
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
757 services · 710 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | Imaging | 72110 |
143 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
69 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views | Imaging | 72070 |
49 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
48 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views | Imaging | 72050 |
44 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72141 |
22 | Too few peers to compare |
| Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72146 |
14 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72040 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
203 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other physician assistants at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other physician assistants in St Petersburg 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Joseph J. Pica's specialty?
Joseph J. Pica is a physician assistant in St Petersburg, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Physician Assistant — Surgical”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Joseph J. Pica?
Joseph J. Pica is listed at 10051 5Th St N, St Petersburg, FL 33702. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Joseph J. Pica?
The number on file is (727) 527-5272. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Joseph J. Pica's NPI number?
Joseph J. Pica's National Provider Identifier is 1568436012. 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
What is Joseph J. Pica's education?
Joseph J. Pica attended Other, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Joseph J. Pica been practicing?
Joseph J. Pica has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Joseph J. Pica known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Joseph J. Pica performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views and mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Joseph J. Pica confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Joseph J. Pica. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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