Katherine Destefano
NPI 1639495559 · Neurology Physician · North Haven, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Katherine Destefano is a Neurology Physician provider in North Haven, CT (NPI 1639495559).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639495559
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 53818 (CT)
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
16 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
206 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 | 117 | $103 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 62 | $149 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 15 | $134 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 12 | $74 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $74–$149 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Baclofen | 111 | 28 |
| Dalfampridinebrand: Dalfampridine Er | 86 | 11 |
| Gabapentin | 68 | 15 |
| Glatiramer Acetate | 56 | — |
| Dimethyl Fumaratebrand: Tecfidera | 51 | — |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 30 | — |
| Fingolimod Hclbrand: Fingolimod | 28 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$136 across 5 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
- 2010-04-16
- Last updated
- 2015-12-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Katherine Destefano's NPI number?
- Katherine Destefano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639495559, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Katherine Destefano's specialty?
- Katherine Destefano is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Katherine Destefano located?
- Katherine Destefano's practice location on file with NPPES is 6 Devine St, North Haven, CT 06473-2195.
- What is Katherine Destefano's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Katherine Destefano is (203) 287-6100.
- Does Katherine Destefano accept Medicare?
- Katherine Destefano is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Katherine Destefano's NPI active?
- Yes — Katherine Destefano's NPI (1639495559) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-12-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.