Dr Joseph William Difrancesca, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Waterford, CT

Dr Joseph William Difrancesca, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist" provider in Waterford, Connecticut. He went to California School Of Podiatric Medicine and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. His current practice location is 196 Parkway S, Suite 302, Waterford, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (860) 447-1488.

Dr Joseph William Difrancesca is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 000609) 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 1164498861.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph William Difrancesca, DPM
196 Parkway S, Suite 302,
Waterford, CT 06385-1219
(860) 447-1488
(860) 447-1489

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph William Difrancesca
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience32 Years
Location196 Parkway S, Waterford, Connecticut
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 William Difrancesca attended and graduated from California School Of Podiatric Medicine in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1164498861
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/12/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9234144023
  • Enrollment ID: I20100429000317

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph William Difrancesca such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1164498861NPI-NPPES
008017209MedicaidCT

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213E00000XPodiatrist 000609 (Connecticut)Primary

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 William Difrancesca allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameDrs. Kierstein & Difrancesca Dpm, Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1841247079
PECOS PAC ID: 1658386446
Enrollment ID: O20060215000584

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 William Difrancesca 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 William Difrancesca, DPM
196 Parkway S, Suite 302,
Waterford, CT 06385-1234

Ph: (860) 447-1488
Dr Joseph William Difrancesca, DPM
196 Parkway S, Suite 302,
Waterford, CT 06385-1219

Ph: (860) 447-1488

Reviews and Comments


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Dr. Kenneth R Kierstein, DPM
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 196 Parkway S, Suite 302, Waterford, CT 06385
Phone: 860-447-1488    Fax: 860-447-1489
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Dr. John Michael Gaetano, DPM FACFAS
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Practice Location: 914 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford, CT 06385
Phone: 860-443-3838    Fax: 860-443-3839
Drs Kierstein & Difrancesca Dpm, Pc
Podiatrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 196 Parkway S, Suite 302, Waterford, CT 06385
Phone: 860-447-1488    Fax: 860-447-1489
Drs Kierstein & Difrancesca Dpm, Pc
Podiatrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 196 Parkway S, Suite 302, Waterford, CT 06385
Phone: 860-447-1488    Fax: 860-447-1489
Dr. Jeffrey Michael Kierstein, DPM
Podiatrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 196 Parkway S, Suite 302, Waterford, CT 06385
Phone: 860-447-1488    Fax: 860-447-1489

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