Quick answers
- Does Desi R. Carozza accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Desi R. Carozza 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 Desi R. Carozza see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 57 Original Medicare patients and 144 services for Desi R. Carozza. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Desi R. Carozza's NPI number?
- 1558538777. 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 Desi R. Carozza, 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 | 57 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 144 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)39 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)32 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)16 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%
- Anxiety61%
- Arthritis49%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)44%
- Depression40%
Practice locations
Addresses where Desi R. Carozza is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Elm and Carlton StBuffalo, NY 14263 (716) 845‑2300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Desi R. Carozza as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute488 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Geriatric Medicineprimary
- Hospice/Palliative Carealso
Other geriatricians in New York
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Drexel University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558538777 |
| 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