Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joseph Destefano, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Hospitalist Physician · Hendersonville, NC
- NPI 1508841032
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 76.8 / 100 · 2023
- 33 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 4 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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800 N Justice St
Hendersonville, NC 287913410
(828) 694-7687
fax (828) 694-5763 - Additional location
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432 Arrowhead Dr, 3Rd Floor
Kingsport, TN 376645291
(423) 557-2231 - Additional location
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350 N Wilmot RD
Tucson, AZ 857112602
(520) 296-3211 - Mailing address
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432 Arrowhead Dr, 3Rd Floor
Kingsport, TN 376645291
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 10, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1993 — 33 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (4)
- North Carolina #2003-00332 · Tennessee #38537 · South Carolina #17274 · Virginia #0101251249
- Medicaid (6)
- GA #230214777B · VA #1508841032 · NC #1508841032 · GA #230214777C · SC #GP3988 · TN #3892268
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1508841032. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
564
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$62,776
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 215 | 134 | $74 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 116 | 114 | $161 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 114 | 81 | $110 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 85 | 83 | $107 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 34 | 26 | $194 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 15 peers in Hendersonville Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 143. This provider delivers 3.9× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$146
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astellas Pharma US INC | 1 | $84.99 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 2 | $60.74 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
181
Patients
157
Total drug cost
$1,650
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 54 | 42 | $642 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 30 | 30 | $210 |
| Cefdinir | Generic | 29 | 29 | $473 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 28 | 28 | $142 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 18 | 17 | $62 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 11 | 11 | $43 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 11 | 0 | $77 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joseph Destefano's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Destefano practices Internal Medicine Physician in Hendersonville, NC.
Where does Dr. Joseph Destefano practice?
Dr. Joseph Destefano practices at 800 N Justice St, Hendersonville, NC 287913410. Office phone: 8286947687.
What is Dr. Joseph Destefano's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Destefano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508841032, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Destefano accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Destefano accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Destefano commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.