Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joseph Desimone, M.D.
Infectious Disease Physician (CMS: Infectious Disease) · Internal Medicine Physician · Philadelphia, PA
- NPI 1801819131
- Accepts Medicare
- 32 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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1015 Chestnut St, Suite 1020
Philadelphia, PA 191074316
(215) 955-7785
fax (215) 955-9362 - Additional location
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840 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 191075109
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 12, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 1994 — 32 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RI0200X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Pennsylvania #MD061308L
- Medicaid (2)
- PA #001749882 · NJ #7942800
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1801819131. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
424
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$53,156
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 212 | 92 | $124 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 78 | 76 | $135 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 73 | 48 | $102 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 39 | 37 | $181 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 22 | 14 | $83 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 51 peers in this city , average services per provider: 65. This provider delivers 6.5× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
315
Patients
17
Total drug cost
$836,447
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biktarvy (Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala) | Brand | 61 | 17 | $259,367 |
| Genvoya (Elviteg/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alafen) | Brand | 54 | 0 | $218,210 |
| Odefsey (Emtricitab/Rilpiviri/Tenof Ala) | Brand | 36 | 0 | $150,445 |
| Descovy (Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenam) | Brand | 33 | 0 | $76,853 |
| Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) | Brand | 27 | 0 | $576 |
| Tivicay (Dolutegravir Sodium) | Brand | 19 | 0 | $43,779 |
| Prezista (Darunavir) | Brand | 18 | 0 | $39,091 |
| Ampicillin Sodium | Generic | 15 | 0 | $2,201 |
| Efavirenz | Generic | 15 | 0 | $13,155 |
| Ceftriaxone (Ceftriaxone Sodium) | Brand | 13 | 0 | $716 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joseph Desimone's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Desimone practices Infectious Disease Physician in Philadelphia, PA.
Where does Dr. Joseph Desimone practice?
Dr. Joseph Desimone practices at 1015 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 191074316. Office phone: 2159557785.
What is Dr. Joseph Desimone's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Desimone's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801819131, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Desimone accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Desimone accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Desimone commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.