Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michael Desalvo, MD

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Metairie, LA

  • NPI 1477504397
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 0.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3645 Houma Blvd
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 885-4677
fax (504) 888-0549

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 22, 2008
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #MD09789R
Medicaid
LA #1968986

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1477504397. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,815
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$109,142
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 499 179 $7
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 355 213 $83
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 245 175 $13
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 219 141 $118
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test 68 59 $34
92567 Test to assess middle ear function 68 57 $15
92511 Exam of the nose and throat using an endoscope 66 51 $106
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 66 66 $104
31237 Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope 65 22 $286
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 51 51 $155

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 109. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$376
Transactions
22
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
GENZYME CORPORATION 6 $157.87
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 11 $132.30
ABBVIE INC. 3 $50.31
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 1 $21.10
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA 1 $14.78

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$376

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,576
Patients
945
Total drug cost
$16,679
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 316 242 $544
Ipratropium Bromide Generic 154 73 $4,932
Levofloxacin Generic 144 110 $595
Azelastine Hcl Generic 128 77 $4,710
Omeprazole Generic 126 57 $1,224
Hydroxyzine Hcl Generic 94 38 $349
Azithromycin Generic 88 64 $512
Famotidine Generic 85 39 $722
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 77 17 $526
Diazepam Generic 76 43 $131

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Michael Desalvo's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Desalvo practices Otolaryngology Physician in Metairie, LA.
Where does Dr. Michael Desalvo practice?
Dr. Michael Desalvo practices at 3645 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006. Office phone: 5048854677.
What is Dr. Michael Desalvo's NPI?
Dr. Michael Desalvo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477504397, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Desalvo accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Desalvo accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Desalvo commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg (HCPCS J1030); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (HCPCS 96372). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.