Elita Defeo, D.O.
NPI 1881071850 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Augusta, ME
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Elita Defeo, D.O. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Augusta, ME (NPI 1881071850).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881071850
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- DO3181 (ME)
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
11 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
253 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 44 | $11 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 43 | $8 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume94010 | 33 | $8 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 20 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 17 | $90 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 17 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 173 | 38 |
| Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterolbrand: Breztri Aerosphere | 109 | 30 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 96 | 42 |
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Trbrand: Anoro Ellipta | 66 | 16 |
| Azithromycin | 38 | 14 |
| Prednisone | 34 | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$68 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
- 2015-04-29
- Last updated
- 2021-07-27
- Certified
- 2021-07-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elita Defeo's NPI number?
- Elita Defeo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881071850, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Elita Defeo's specialty?
- Elita Defeo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Elita Defeo located?
- Elita Defeo's practice location on file with NPPES is 35 Medical Center Pkwy, Augusta, ME 04330-8160.
- What is Elita Defeo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Elita Defeo is (207) 626-1360.
- Does Elita Defeo accept Medicare?
- Elita Defeo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Elita Defeo's NPI active?
- Yes — Elita Defeo's NPI (1881071850) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.