Quick answers
- Does Joseph W. Difrancesca accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph W. Difrancesca 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 Joseph W. Difrancesca see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 682 Original Medicare patients and 3,494 services for Joseph W. Difrancesca. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph W. Difrancesca's NPI number?
- 1164498861. 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 Joseph W. Difrancesca, 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 | 682 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,494 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,459 services
- Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number (G0127)972 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (11056)789 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)100 services
- X-ray of foot, 2 views (73620)76 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%
- Arthritis56%
- Diabetes40%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph W. Difrancesca is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 196 Pkwy S, Suite 302Waterford, CT 06385 (860) 447‑1488
- 5 Case StNorwich, CT 06360 (860) 889‑0022
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Connecticut
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Connecticut — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | California School Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164498861 |
| 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