Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. William Destefano, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Brooklyn, NY

  • NPI 1346291754
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 90.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 44 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3081 Avenue U
Brooklyn, NY 112295116
(718) 648-0969
fax (718) 648-2624

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 7, 2012
Year of graduation
1982 — 44 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #163360
Medicaid
NY #00912134

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1346291754. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,871
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$141,311
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 364 216 $8
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 354 202 $150
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 274 148 $106
G0442 Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes 215 215 $22
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 190 190 $151
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes 186 186 $22
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 83 81 $36
90688 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage 78 78 $20
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 34 30 $209
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 33 27 $67

In context: peer comparison

Among 393 peers in Brooklyn Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 326. This provider delivers 5.7× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,019
Patients
587
Total drug cost
$37,500
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 317 88 $5,128
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 303 87 $2,981
Losartan Potassium Generic 179 53 $2,938
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 173 55 $5,166
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 120 36 $2,465
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 118 33 $1,319
Atenolol Generic 113 31 $1,658
Pravastatin Sodium Generic 113 31 $2,066
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 106 32 $2,966
Montelukast Sodium Generic 105 35 $2,218

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. William Destefano's medical specialty?
Dr. William Destefano practices Internal Medicine Physician in Brooklyn, NY.
Where does Dr. William Destefano practice?
Dr. William Destefano practices at 3081 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 112295116. Office phone: 7186480969.
What is Dr. William Destefano's NPI?
Dr. William Destefano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346291754, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. William Destefano accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. William Destefano accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. William Destefano commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.