Joseph Destefano, M.D.
NPI 1508841032 · Internal Medicine Physician · Hendersonville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Destefano, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Hendersonville, NC (NPI 1508841032).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508841032
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 38537 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
696 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 233 | $73 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 206 | $159 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 110 | $110 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 80 | $106 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 34 | $195 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 33 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 28 | 20 |
| Cefdinir | 25 | 25 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 15 | 15 |
| Prednisone | 15 | 14 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 13 | 13 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 11 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$146 across 3 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 350 N Wilmot RdTucson, AZ 85711-2602Phone: (520) 296-3211
- 432 Arrowhead Dr3rd FloorKingsport, TN 37664-5291Phone: (423) 557-2231
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-07
- Last updated
- 2025-04-10
- Certified
- 2025-04-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Destefano's NPI number?
- Joseph Destefano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508841032, 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 Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Destefano located?
- Joseph Destefano's practice location on file with NPPES is 800 N Justice St, Hendersonville, NC 28791-3410.
- What is Joseph Destefano's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Destefano is (828) 694-7687.
- 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 (1508841032) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.