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
- Primary practice
-
3645 Houma Blvd
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 885-4677
fax (504) 888-0549
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
Frequently asked questions
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.