Donald Desanto
NPI 1194179275 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · West Hollywood, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Donald Desanto is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in West Hollywood, CA (NPI 1194179275).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194179275
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A151274 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
659 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 138 | $99 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 88 | $180 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 66 | $17 |
| X-Ray of Ankle, 2 Views73600 | 46 | $37 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 44 | $55 |
| X-Ray of Wrist, Minimum of 3 Views73110 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 57 | 33 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 36 | 17 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 23 | 19 |
| Meloxicam | 14 | — |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 13 | 12 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 13 | — |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,563 across 97 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 101 the City Dr SOrange, CA 92868-3201Phone: (714) 456-7890
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-04-14
- Last updated
- 2021-08-23
- Certified
- 2021-08-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Donald Desanto's NPI number?
- Donald Desanto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194179275, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Donald Desanto's specialty?
- Donald Desanto is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Donald Desanto located?
- Donald Desanto's practice location on file with NPPES is 8700 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048-1804.
- What is Donald Desanto's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Donald Desanto is (310) 423-4566.
- Does Donald Desanto accept Medicare?
- Donald Desanto is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Donald Desanto's NPI active?
- Yes — Donald Desanto's NPI (1194179275) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.