Carmine Defeo, DPT
NPI 1518415223 · Physical Therapist · Watchung, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Therapist in Private Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carmine Defeo, DPT is a Physical Therapist provider in Watchung, NJ (NPI 1518415223).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518415223
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical TherapistRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Credential
- DPT
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 40QA01680300 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
4,313 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy Procedure to Re-Educate Brain-To-Nerve-To-Muscle Function, Each 15 Minutes97112 | 1,211 | $32 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Manual Technique, Each 15 Minutes97140 | 1,197 | $21 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Exercise to Develop Strength, Endurance, Range of Motion, and Flexibility, Each 15 Minutes97110 | 1,113 | $24 |
| Electrical Stimulation (unattended), to One Or More Areas for Indication(s) Other Than Wound Care, As Part of a Therapy Plan of CareG0283 | 354 | $9 |
| Test Or Measurement for Functional Capacity, Each 15 Minutes97750 | 142 | $31 |
| Re-Evaluation for Physical Therapy, Typically 20 Minutes97164 | 107 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-09-12
- Last updated
- 2025-04-22
- Certified
- 2025-04-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carmine Defeo's NPI number?
- Carmine Defeo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518415223, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carmine Defeo's specialty?
- Carmine Defeo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Therapist (Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers).
- Where is Carmine Defeo located?
- Carmine Defeo's practice location on file with NPPES is 459 Watchung Ave, Watchung, NJ 07069-4945.
- What is Carmine Defeo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carmine Defeo is (908) 756-2424.
- Does Carmine Defeo accept Medicare?
- Carmine Defeo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carmine Defeo's NPI active?
- Yes — Carmine Defeo's NPI (1518415223) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.