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Diagnostic Radiology

Stephen A. Saponaro, MD

Works at hospitals in Rancho Mirage, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Stephen A. Saponaro, MD is a radiologist at 151 S Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262. Phone: (760) 969-7780. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Stephen A. Saponaro had 3,756 Original Medicare patients and 18,780 services. NPI 1417912684. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Radiologist (Medicare lists Diagnostic Radiology)
  • Address: 151 S Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (760) 969‑7780
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Eisenhower Medical Center
  • Group practice: Eisenhower Medical Center (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University · graduated 1992 (34 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Stephen A. Saponaro, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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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 patients3,756
Services billed to Medicare18,780
Different services or procedures70
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml (A9585)10,553 services
  2. Screening mammography (77067)2,337 services
  3. Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)2,331 services
  4. Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) (G0279)681 services
  5. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Stephen A. Saponaro is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

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

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Other radiologists in Palm Springs

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palm Springs, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Eisenhower Medical Center

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolJefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University
Graduation year1992 (34 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1417912684
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians