Quick answers
- Does Salvatore D. Desimone accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Salvatore D. Desimone 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 D. Desimone see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 498 Original Medicare patients and 1,185 services for Salvatore D. Desimone. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Salvatore D. Desimone's NPI number?
- 1083618029. 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 D. Desimone, 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 | 498 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,185 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)233 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)218 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)133 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)117 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)100 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%
- Diabetes53%
- Arthritis41%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Salvatore D. Desimone is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10160 Bustleton Ave, Suite FPhiladelphia, PA 19116 (215) 288‑5000
- 3 Cooper PlzCamden, NJ 08103
- 5001 Frankford AvePhiladelphia, PA 19124 (215) 288‑5000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Salvatore D. Desimone as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Refocus Eye Health of NJ PC47 clinicians in the group
- Refocus Eye Health of PA PC15 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Philadelphia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Philadelphia, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Refocus Eye Health of NJ PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1083618029 |
| 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