Joanna Sesti, M.D.
NPI 1396988986 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · West Orange, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joanna Sesti, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in West Orange, NJ (NPI 1396988986).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396988986
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD457609 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianPrimary208G00000XLicense 25MA10145200 (NJ)
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
17 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
385 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 136 | $140 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 102 | $85 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 53 | $139 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 52 | $238 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 16 | $201 |
| Removal of Lymph Nodes of Chest Cavity Using an Endoscope |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$29 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
- 2009-04-12
- Last updated
- 2024-01-03
- Certified
- 2024-01-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joanna Sesti's NPI number?
- Joanna Sesti's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396988986, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joanna Sesti's specialty?
- Joanna Sesti is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joanna Sesti located?
- Joanna Sesti's practice location on file with NPPES is 101 Old Short Hills Rd Ste 302, West Orange, NJ 07052-1023.
- What is Joanna Sesti's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joanna Sesti is (412) 647-7555.
- Does Joanna Sesti accept Medicare?
- Joanna Sesti is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joanna Sesti's NPI active?
- Yes — Joanna Sesti's NPI (1396988986) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.