Jason Defatta, D.O.
NPI 1518382472 · Surgery Physician · Meridian, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jason Defatta, D.O. is a Surgery Physician provider in Meridian, MS (NPI 1518382472).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518382472
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
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
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
334 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 74 | $63 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 63 | $166 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 49 | $93 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 47 | $114 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 45 | $127 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 45 | 41 |
| Mupirocin | 43 | 30 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 38 | 33 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 19 | 15 |
| Silver Sulfadiazine | 13 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodiumbrand: Synthroid | 13 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$155 across 6 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
- 2014-02-28
- Last updated
- 2020-08-04
- Certified
- 2020-08-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jason Defatta's NPI number?
- Jason Defatta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518382472, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jason Defatta's specialty?
- Jason Defatta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jason Defatta located?
- Jason Defatta's practice location on file with NPPES is 1800 12th St, Meridian, MS 39301-4158.
- What is Jason Defatta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jason Defatta is (601) 484-6700.
- Does Jason Defatta accept Medicare?
- Jason Defatta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jason Defatta's NPI active?
- Yes — Jason Defatta's NPI (1518382472) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.