Despina Hoffman, D.O.
NPI 1285950816 · Nephrology Physician · Greenfield, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Despina Hoffman, D.O. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Greenfield, MA (NPI 1285950816).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285950816
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 277445 (MA)
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
16 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
1,063 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 | 346 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 338 | $69 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 144 | $371 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 70 | $128 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 62 | $77 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Patiromer Calcium Sorbitexbrand: Veltassa | 70 | 11 |
| Furosemide | 65 | — |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 47 | 16 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 38 | 12 |
| Carvedilol | 29 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 26 | — |
| Ferric Citratebrand: Auryxia | 21 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15 across 1 record (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
- 2010-04-07
- Last updated
- 2022-01-11
- Certified
- 2022-01-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Despina Hoffman's NPI number?
- Despina Hoffman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285950816, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Despina Hoffman's specialty?
- Despina Hoffman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Despina Hoffman located?
- Despina Hoffman's practice location on file with NPPES is 115 Wildwood Ave, Greenfield, MA 01301-1215.
- What is Despina Hoffman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Despina Hoffman is (413) 773-5797.
- Does Despina Hoffman accept Medicare?
- Despina Hoffman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Despina Hoffman's NPI active?
- Yes — Despina Hoffman's NPI (1285950816) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.