DR. FRANCIS SAMUEL DISTEFANO II D.O MPH
NPI 1033592720
Hospitalist in Allentown, PA

Active since June 30, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1200 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, ALLENTOWN, PA 18103(610) 402-5369(610) 402-5959 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 5, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 5, 2021, Oct 19, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Francis Samuel Distefano Ii D.o Mph NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. FRANCIS SAMUEL DISTEFANO II D.O MPH (NPI 1033592720) is an individual hospitalist provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OS019556) and active in the NPI registry since June 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of New England, College Of Osteo Medicine (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1033592720
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. FRANCIS SAMUEL DISTEFANO IICredential: D.O MPH
Location Address1200 S CEDAR CREST BLVDAllentown, PA 18103-6202
Mailing AddressPo Box 783311Philadelphia, PA 19178-3311 · (484) 884-4500 · Fax (484) 884-0699
Fax(610) 402-5959
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of New England, College Of Osteo MedicineGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateJune 30, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 5, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 5, 2021
NPI 1033592720 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in PA · OS019556
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License OS019556 (PA)
1200 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, Allentown, PA 18103

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Francis Samuel Distefano Ii D.o Mph is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8729332770
PECOS Enrollment IDI20181112000672
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
182 services181 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
24 services22 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
22 services19 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
13 services13 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Lehigh Valley Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Allentown, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390133
Location1200 South Cedar Crest BoulevardAllentown, PA 18103 · Lehigh County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono

Acute Care Hospitals · East Stroudsburg, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390201
Location206 East Brown StreetEast Stroudsburg, PA 18301 · Monroe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City

Acute Care Hospitals · Dickson City, PA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390338
Location330 Main StreetDickson City, PA 18519 · Lackawanna County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18103 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Hospitalist
1200 S CEDAR CREST BLVD
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Hospitalist
1200 S CEDAR CREST BLVD
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Internal Medicine
1200 S CEDAR CREST BLVD
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1200 S CEDAR CREST BLVD
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1200 S CEDAR CREST BLVD
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Pediatrics
1200 S CEDAR CREST BLVD
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Emergency Medicine
1200 S CEDAR CREST BLVD
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1200 S CEDAR CREST BLVD
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Francis Distefano's NPI number?

The NPI number for Francis Distefano is 1033592720. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2015.

Where is Francis Distefano located?

Francis Distefano practices at 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 18103. The listed phone number is (610) 402-5369.

What is Francis Distefano's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Francis Distefano enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Francis Distefano is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Francis Distefano affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Francis Distefano is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Francis Distefano was last updated on February 5, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.