Dr Joseph Paul Desimone, MD - Medicare Cardiac Surgery in Lebanon, NH

Dr Joseph Paul Desimone, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Lebanon, New Hampshire. He went to University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiac Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Dartmouth-hitchcock Clinic, Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital and his current practice location is 1 Medical Center Dr, Dhmc Cardiac Surgery, Lebanon, New Hampshire. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (603) 650-6050.

Dr Joseph Paul Desimone is licensed to practice in New Hampshire (license number 11128) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1528118643.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph Paul Desimone, MD
1 Medical Center Dr, Dhmc Cardiac Surgery,
Lebanon, NH 03756-1000
(603) 650-6050
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph Paul Desimone
GenderMale
SpecialityCardiac Surgery
Experience27 Years
Location1 Medical Center Dr, Lebanon, New Hampshire
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Joseph Paul Desimone attended and graduated from University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1528118643
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/11/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4880788181
  • Enrollment ID: I20070918000144

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph Paul Desimone such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1528118643NPI-NPPES
1013963MedicaidVT
30207015MedicaidNH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 11128 (New Hampshire)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Central Vermont Home Health & HospiceBarre, VTHome health agency
Mary Hitchcock Memorial HospitalLebanon, NHHospital
Cheshire Medical CenterKeene, NHHospital
Cottage HospitalWoodsville, NHHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Dartmouth-hitchcock Clinic41835375091139
Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital4486561164964

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Joseph Paul Desimone allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023092053
PECOS PAC ID: 4486561164
Enrollment ID: O20031126000258
Entity NameDartmouth-hitchcock Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548210198
PECOS PAC ID: 4183537509
Enrollment ID: O20040809000442

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Joseph Paul Desimone is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Joseph Paul Desimone, MD
1 Medical Center Dr, Dhmc Cardiac Surgery,
Lebanon, NH 03756-1000

Ph: (603) 650-6050
Dr Joseph Paul Desimone, MD
1 Medical Center Dr, Dhmc Cardiac Surgery,
Lebanon, NH 03756-1000

Ph: (603) 650-6050

Reviews and Comments


Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Lebanon, NH

Anthony W Discipio, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1 Medical Center Dr, Lebanon, NH 03756
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John H Sanders Jr., M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1 Medical Center Dr, Lebanon, NH 03756
Phone: 603-650-7390    
Dr. Bryan Payne Stanifer, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1 Medical Center Dr, Dhmc Department Of Surgery, Lebanon, NH 03756
Phone: 603-650-8022    
Joseph David Phillips, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1 Medical Center Dr, Dartmouth Hitchcock - Thoracic Surgery, Lebanon, NH 03756
Phone: 603-650-2068    
Lawrence Joseph Dacey, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1 Medical Center Dr, Lebanon, NH 03756
Phone: 603-650-7390    
Dr. Jock N Mccullough, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1 Medical Center Dr, Dhmc - Cardiac Surgery, Lebanon, NH 03756
Phone: 603-650-7390    Fax: 603-650-6346

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