Joseph Destefano, MD
NPI 1275190738 · Family Medicine Physician · Gaffney, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Destefano, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Gaffney, SC (NPI 1275190738).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275190738
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 82516 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 39 | 20 |
| Omeprazole | 32 | — |
| Prednisone | 30 | 25 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 24 | 24 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 24 | — |
| Meloxicam | 23 | 20 |
| Tramadol Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$479 across 28 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
- 2019-05-21
- Last updated
- 2023-08-15
- Certified
- 2023-08-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Destefano's NPI number?
- Joseph Destefano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275190738, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Destefano's specialty?
- Joseph Destefano is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Destefano located?
- Joseph Destefano's practice location on file with NPPES is 840 W Floyd Baker Blvd, Gaffney, SC 29341-1845.
- What is Joseph Destefano's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Destefano is (864) 489-3300.
- Does Joseph Destefano accept Medicare?
- Joseph Destefano is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Destefano's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Destefano's NPI (1275190738) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.