Anthony Tedesco, DO
NPI 1275940371 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Grinnell, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Anthony Tedesco, DO is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Grinnell, IA (NPI 1275940371).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275940371
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- DO-05615 (IA)
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
12 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
54 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee27447 | 21 | $1,146 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 18 | $120 |
| Release And/Or Relocation of Hand Nerve64721 | 15 | $385 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $120–$1,146 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 47 | 18 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 33 | — |
| Mupirocin | 25 | 23 |
| Methylprednisolone | 24 | 24 |
| Meloxicam | 23 | 12 |
| Celecoxib | 19 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 15 | 11 |
| Amoxicillin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,190 across 23 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
- 2014-07-21
- Last updated
- 2022-12-29
- Certified
- 2022-12-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Anthony Tedesco's NPI number?
- Anthony Tedesco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275940371, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Anthony Tedesco's specialty?
- Anthony Tedesco is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Anthony Tedesco located?
- Anthony Tedesco's practice location on file with NPPES is 202 4th Ave Ste 201, Grinnell, IA 50112-1898.
- What is Anthony Tedesco's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Anthony Tedesco is (515) 224-1414.
- Does Anthony Tedesco accept Medicare?
- Anthony Tedesco is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Anthony Tedesco's NPI active?
- Yes — Anthony Tedesco's NPI (1275940371) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-12-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.