Quick answers
- Does Stephen A. Saponaro accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Stephen A. Saponaro 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 Stephen A. Saponaro see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 3,756 Original Medicare patients and 18,780 services for Stephen A. Saponaro. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Stephen A. Saponaro's NPI number?
- 1417912684. 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 Stephen A. Saponaro, 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 | 3,756 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 18,780 |
| Different services or procedures | 70 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml (A9585)10,553 services
- Screening mammography (77067)2,337 services
- Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)2,331 services
- Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) (G0279)681 services
- Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast (77065)543 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure68%
- Arthritis54%
- Osteoporosis35%
- Anxiety25%
- Depression24%
Hospitals where Stephen A. Saponaro works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Stephen A. Saponaro at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Eisenhower Medical CenterRancho Mirage, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050573
Practice locations
Addresses where Stephen A. Saponaro is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 151 S Sunrise WayPalm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 969‑7780
- 39000 Bob Hope DrRancho Mirage, CA 92270 (760) 773‑1251
- 39950 Vista Del SolRancho Mirage, CA 92270 (760) 340‑0053
- 45280 Seeley DrLa Quinta, CA 92253 (760) 610‑7200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Stephen A. Saponaro as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Eisenhower Medical Center456 clinicians in the group
- Palm Desert Radiology Medical Group Inc125 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Palm Springs
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palm Springs, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Eisenhower Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University |
| 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) | 1417912684 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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