Joseph Desimone, M.D.
NPI 1801819131 · Infectious Disease Physician · Philadelphia, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Desimone, M.D. is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Philadelphia, PA (NPI 1801819131).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801819131
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD061308L (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
477 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 310 | $120 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 65 | $98 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 63 | $131 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 39 | $174 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $98–$174 (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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Elviteg/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alafenbrand: Genvoya | 58 | — |
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 56 | 12 |
| Emtricitab/Rilpiviri/Tenof Alabrand: Odefsey | 46 | — |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 26 | — |
| 0.9 % Sodium Chloridebrand: Sodium Chloride | 25 | — |
| Ceftriaxone Sodiumbrand: Ceftriaxone | 19 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 840 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107-5109Phone: (215) 955-7785
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-26
- Last updated
- 2019-10-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Desimone's NPI number?
- Joseph Desimone's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801819131, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Desimone's specialty?
- Joseph Desimone is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Desimone located?
- Joseph Desimone's practice location on file with NPPES is 1015 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107-4316.
- What is Joseph Desimone's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Desimone is (215) 955-7785.
- Does Joseph Desimone accept Medicare?
- Joseph Desimone is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Desimone's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Desimone's NPI (1801819131) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.