Rene Desmarais, M.D.
NPI 1518942390 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Salisbury, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rene Desmarais, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Salisbury, MD (NPI 1518942390).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518942390
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D38353 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
5,641 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 | 1,080 | $127 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 720 | $14 |
| Anticoagulant Management of Patient Taking Warfarin93793 | 507 | $11 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Supervision and Review By Physician93015 | 489 | $65 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 418 | $115 |
| Blood Test, Clotting Time |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 65 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 490 | 159 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 407 | 123 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 380 | 126 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 351 | 113 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 303 | 78 |
| Carvedilol | 300 | 103 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$84 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-14
- Last updated
- 2014-02-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rene Desmarais's NPI number?
- Rene Desmarais's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518942390, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rene Desmarais's specialty?
- Rene Desmarais is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rene Desmarais located?
- Rene Desmarais's practice location on file with NPPES is 400 Eastern Shore Dr, Salisbury, MD 21804-5565.
- What is Rene Desmarais's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rene Desmarais is (410) 749-8906.
- Does Rene Desmarais accept Medicare?
- Rene Desmarais is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rene Desmarais's NPI active?
- Yes — Rene Desmarais's NPI (1518942390) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-02-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.