Joseph Defoto, MD
NPI 1033149711 · Family Medicine Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Defoto, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1033149711).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1033149711
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A63218 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,656 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 159 | $138 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 150 | $9 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 143 | $2 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 132 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 125 | $13 |
| Detection Test By Nucleic Acid for Chlamydia Trachomatis, Amplified Probe Technique87491 | 124 | $34 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 82 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 278 | 43 |
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 212 | 21 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 114 | 18 |
| Losartan Potassium | 111 | 16 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 109 | 14 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 101 | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,666 across 140 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-05
- Last updated
- 2022-07-22
- Certified
- 2022-07-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Defoto's NPI number?
- Joseph Defoto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033149711, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Defoto's specialty?
- Joseph Defoto is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Defoto located?
- Joseph Defoto's practice location on file with NPPES is 9201 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069-3701.
- What is Joseph Defoto's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Defoto is (310) 550-1010.
- Does Joseph Defoto accept Medicare?
- Joseph Defoto is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Defoto's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Defoto's NPI (1033149711) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.