DR. JOSEPH A. DESANTO M.D.
NPI 1083687891
Internal Medicine in Fountain Valley, CA

Active since February 10, 2006
8780 WARNER AVE STE 11, FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708(949) 432-0918(949) 209-2001 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 21, 2026, Apr 9, 2026, Oct 31, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Joseph A. Desanto M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH A. DESANTO M.D. (NPI 1083687891) is an individual internal medicine provider in Fountain Valley, California, licensed in California (G081151) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1083687891
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH A. DESANTOCredential: M.D.
Location Address8780 WARNER AVE STE 11Fountain Valley, CA 92708-3210
Mailing Address8780 Warner Ave Ste 11Fountain Valley, CA 92708-3210 · (949) 432-0918 · Fax (949) 209-2001
Fax(949) 209-2001
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateFebruary 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 21, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 21, 2026
NPI 1083687891 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in CA · G081151
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
8780 WARNER AVE STE 11, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

Emergency Medicine
8780 WARNER AVE STE 11
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
Chiropractor
8780 WARNER AVE STE 11
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
Clinic/Center (Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center))
8780 WARNER AVE STE 11
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
Internal Medicine (Addiction Medicine)
8780 WARNER AVE STE 11
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
Social Worker (Clinical)
8780 WARNER AVE STE 11
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)
8780 WARNER AVE STE 11
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
Preventive Medicine (Public Health & General Preventive Medicine)
8780 WARNER AVE STE 11
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708

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 Joseph Desanto's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Desanto is 1083687891. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 10, 2006.

Where is Joseph Desanto located?

Joseph Desanto practices at 8780 Warner Ave Ste 11, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. The listed phone number is (949) 432-0918.

What is Joseph Desanto's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Desanto was last updated on April 21, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months 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.