Melissa Destefano, PA-C
NPI 1265461313 · Medical Physician Assistant · Lancaster, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Destefano, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Lancaster, PA (NPI 1265461313).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265461313
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MA053304 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
495 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 174 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 123 | $102 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 74 | $144 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 56 | $178 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 49 | $71 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 55 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 217 | 61 |
| Venlafaxine Hclbrand: Venlafaxine Hcl Er | 176 | 36 |
| Levetiracetam | 161 | 40 |
| Pregabalin | 149 | 42 |
| Lamotrigine | 74 | 16 |
| Topiramate | 70 | 20 |
| Propranolol Hcl | 64 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$249 across 5 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
- 2006-07-01
- Last updated
- 2025-09-18
- Certified
- 2025-09-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Destefano's NPI number?
- Melissa Destefano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265461313, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Destefano's specialty?
- Melissa Destefano is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Destefano located?
- Melissa Destefano's practice location on file with NPPES is 2150 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601-2644.
- What is Melissa Destefano's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Destefano is (717) 396-9167.
- Does Melissa Destefano accept Medicare?
- Melissa Destefano is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Destefano's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Destefano's NPI (1265461313) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.