Quick answers
- Does Salvatore Desena accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Salvatore Desena accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Salvatore Desena see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 128 Original Medicare patients and 139 services for Salvatore Desena. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Salvatore Desena's NPI number?
- 1033190384. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Salvatore Desena, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 128 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 139 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Mri scan of leg joint without contrast (73721)63 services
- Mri scan of arm joint without contrast (73221)23 services
- Ct scan of leg without contrast (73700)15 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes48%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Anxiety22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Salvatore Desena is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3480 Veterans Memorial HwyBohemia, NY 11716 (631) 289‑0338
- 9 Martindell DrNewtown, PA 18940 (516) 536‑2800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Salvatore Desena as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- True North Medical Group PC188 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in New York
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in True North Medical Group PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1033190384 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians