Douglas Distefano, M.D.
NPI 1487795225 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Douglas Distefano, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1487795225).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487795225
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 127858 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
2,215 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 1,268 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 840 | $106 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 45 | $86 |
| Heart Rhythm Review, and Interpretation of Continous External Ekg Over More Than 48 Hours Up to 7 Days93244 | 25 | $24 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 13 | $147 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 68 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 643 | 182 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 559 | 154 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 459 | 125 |
| Losartan Potassium | 365 | 106 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 329 | 74 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 281 | 92 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1 Gustave L Levy PlNew York, NY 10029-6504Phone: (212) 427-1540Fax: (212) 410-7196
- 1185 Park Ave Apt 1lNew York, NY 10128-1307Phone: (212) 427-6101Fax: (212) 427-6128
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-02-12
- Last updated
- 2021-05-05
- Certified
- 2021-05-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Douglas Distefano's NPI number?
- Douglas Distefano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487795225, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Douglas Distefano's specialty?
- Douglas Distefano is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Douglas Distefano located?
- Douglas Distefano's practice location on file with NPPES is 1190 5th Ave, New York, NY 10029-6503.
- What is Douglas Distefano's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Douglas Distefano is (212) 427-1540.
- Does Douglas Distefano accept Medicare?
- Douglas Distefano is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Douglas Distefano's NPI active?
- Yes — Douglas Distefano's NPI (1487795225) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-05-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.