Salvatore Desimone, DO
NPI 1083618029 · Ophthalmology Physician · Philadelphia, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Salvatore Desimone, DO is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Philadelphia, PA (NPI 1083618029).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1083618029
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0S007669L (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
21 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
1,146 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 233 | $126 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 218 | $126 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 133 | $35 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 117 | $40 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 100 | $148 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 78 | $33 |
| Photography of Content of Eyes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 671 | 131 |
| Timolol Maleate | 190 | 36 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 171 | 37 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 127 | 62 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 124 | 32 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 119 | 29 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 78 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$142 across 2 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
- 2005-06-08
- Last updated
- 2008-02-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Salvatore Desimone's NPI number?
- Salvatore Desimone's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083618029, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Salvatore Desimone's specialty?
- Salvatore Desimone is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Salvatore Desimone located?
- Salvatore Desimone's practice location on file with NPPES is 5001 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124-2619.
- What is Salvatore Desimone's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Salvatore Desimone is (215) 288-5000.
- Does Salvatore Desimone accept Medicare?
- Salvatore Desimone is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Salvatore Desimone's NPI active?
- Yes — Salvatore Desimone's NPI (1083618029) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-02-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.