Christopher M Desanto, MD - Medicare Pediatrics in Newington, CT

Christopher M Desanto, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pediatrics" physician in Newington, Connecticut. His current practice location is 505 Willard Ave, Newington, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (860) 666-5601.

Christopher M Desanto is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 050285) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1679530034.

Contact Information

Christopher M Desanto, MD
505 Willard Ave,
Newington, CT 06111-2650
(860) 666-5601
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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher M Desanto
GenderMale
SpecialityPediatrics
Location505 Willard Ave, Newington, Connecticut
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1679530034
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/08/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8729063102
  • Enrollment ID: I20150105001972

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher M Desanto such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1679530034NPI-NPPES
02379179MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208000000XPediatrics 050285 (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. Christopher M Desanto allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameProhealth Physicians Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720194053
PECOS PAC ID: 1355246950
Enrollment ID: O20031205000602

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. Christopher M Desanto 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
Christopher M Desanto, MD
505 Willard Ave,
Newington, CT 06111-2650

Ph: (860) 666-5601
Christopher M Desanto, MD
505 Willard Ave,
Newington, CT 06111-2650

Ph: (860) 666-5601

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Shiji A. Isaac, M.D.
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Practice Location: 505 Willard Avenue, Building 2, Suite C, Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-666-5601    

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