Stephanie Desouza, MD
NPI 1245694926 · Hospitalist Physician · Lutz, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephanie Desouza, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Lutz, FL (NPI 1245694926).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245694926
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME137758 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
739 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 331 | $77 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 155 | $116 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 148 | $111 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 55 | $128 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 50 | $169 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $77–$169 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 22 | 20 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 21 | 18 |
| Prednisone | 18 | 17 |
| Furosemide | 17 | 15 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 17 | 17 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 16 | 16 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$209 across 9 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
- 2016-04-08
- Last updated
- 2022-08-15
- Certified
- 2022-08-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephanie Desouza's NPI number?
- Stephanie Desouza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245694926, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephanie Desouza's specialty?
- Stephanie Desouza is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephanie Desouza located?
- Stephanie Desouza's practice location on file with NPPES is 4211 Van Dyke Rd Ste 200, Lutz, FL 33558-8005.
- What is Stephanie Desouza's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephanie Desouza is (813) 321-6237.
- Does Stephanie Desouza accept Medicare?
- Stephanie Desouza is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephanie Desouza's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephanie Desouza's NPI (1245694926) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.