Quick answers
- Does Gary W. Desinord accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gary W. Desinord 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 Gary W. Desinord see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 166 Original Medicare patients and 940 services for Gary W. Desinord. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gary W. Desinord's NPI number?
- 1598299273. 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 Gary W. Desinord, 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 | 166 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 940 |
| Different services or procedures | 74 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)145 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)89 services
- X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)83 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)75 services
- Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11042)71 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%
- Diabetes66%
- Arthritis59%
- Ischemic heart disease46%
- Chronic kidney disease45%
Hospitals where Gary W. Desinord works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gary W. Desinord 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.
- Lakeland Regional Medical CenterLakeland, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100157
Practice locations
Addresses where Gary W. Desinord is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1324 Lakeland Hill BlvdLakeland, FL 33805 (863) 687‑1100
- 320 Parkview PlLakeland, FL 33805 (863) 687‑1133
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gary W. Desinord as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc536 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Lakeland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lakeland, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | Barry University School Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2017 (9 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598299273 |
| 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