Physician Profile
Joseph M. Polito, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Polito
Joseph M. Polito, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Albany, NY specializing in gastroenterology. Joseph trained at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, graduating in 1988. Medicare claims data shows Joseph provided 620 services to 576 patients. The services billed most often include moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monit, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare. This provider record is associated with NPI 1538191101.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (518) 438-4483
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1375 WASHINGTON AVE SUITE 101
Albany, NY 12206
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gastroenterology 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
Most searched conditions
- Acid reflux
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
Colon and anorectal
Esophagus and swallowing
Functional bowel and motility
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
Bowel & Colon
Digestive Symptoms
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Lower endoscopy
Upper endoscopy
Capsule and physiology testing
Diagnostic Testing
Liver procedures
Treatments
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
620 services · 576 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
69 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
42 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
41 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
39 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
17 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Measurement of liver stiffness | Treatment | 91200 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Infusion, normal saline solution, 250 cc | Drug given | J7050 |
33 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monit | Billing code | G0500 |
104 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
93 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
52 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
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 gastroenterologists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
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 — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other gastroenterologists in Albany 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Joseph M. Polito's specialty?
Joseph M. Polito is a gastroenterologist in Albany, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Joseph M. Polito?
Joseph M. Polito is listed at 1375 Washington Ave Suite 101, Albany, NY 12206. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Joseph M. Polito?
The number on file is (518) 438-4483. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Joseph M. Polito?
Joseph M. Polito's National Provider Identifier is 1538191101. 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 M. Polito's education?
Joseph M. Polito attended Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Joseph M. Polito have?
Joseph M. Polito has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Joseph M. Polito known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Joseph M. Polito performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample and biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope; provides treatments such as measurement of liver stiffness, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Joseph M. Polito's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Joseph M. Polito. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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