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CHRISTIN B DESTEFANO M.D.
NPI 1124388384
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Bethesda, MD

Active since May 22, 2012PECOS Enrolled
4954 N PALMER RD, BETHESDA, MD 20889(301) 319-2100(301) 319-2100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 6, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 6, 2023, Aug 22, 2019, Jul 12, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Christin B Destefano M.d. NPPES

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

CHRISTIN B DESTEFANO M.D. (NPI 1124388384) is an individual hematology & oncology provider in Bethesda, Maryland, licensed in California (A161927) and active in the NPI registry since May 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124388384
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0003X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTIN B DESTEFANOCredential: M.D.
Location Address4954 N PALMER RDBethesda, MD 20889-5630
Mailing Address4954 N Palmer RdBethesda, MD 20889-5630 · (800) 515-5257
Phone(301) 319-2100
Fax(301) 319-2100
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMay 22, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 6, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 6, 2023
✔ NPI 1124388384 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hematology & OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0003X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A161927
Definition
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.
4954 N PALMER RD, Bethesda, MD 20889
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Christin B Destefano M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Christin Destefano reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

John Muir Trauma Physicians Billing Service
2,406 mi
Trauma Surgery
1601 YGNACIO VALLEY RD
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 810 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1962551861 (925) 947-5331

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20889 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
$194.86 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $48.71 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$113.72 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $28.43 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
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.

DR. KYLE STUART BRUUN MD
General Practice
4954 N PALMER RD
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (301) 295-0451
KIMBERLY L FARNSWORTH PA
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
4954 N PALMER RD
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (301) 295-8554
CHRISTINA ANN RYAN DO
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
4954 N PALMER RD
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (301) 319-2100
DR. CAROLYN SULLIVAN BURKLOW M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Gastroenterology)
4954 N PALMER RD, DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS, WRNMMC
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (301) 319-2825
JUSTIN MICHAEL BOEHM
Prosthetist
4954 N PALMER RD
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (300) 400-1384
MS. SARAH SPRING COLE M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
4954 N PALMER RD
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (301) 400-1663
JEREMY CLAY MCMURRAY MD
Allergy & Immunology
4954 N PALMER RD
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (301) 295-4511
JASON MICHAEL WARE
Registered Nurse (Case Management)
4954 N PALMER RD
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (301) 319-2111

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 Christin Destefano's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christin Destefano is 1124388384. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 22, 2012.

Where is Christin Destefano located?

Christin Destefano practices at 4954 N Palmer Rd, Bethesda, MD 20889. The listed phone number is (301) 319-2100.

What is Christin Destefano's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hematology & Oncology, with taxonomy code 207RH0003X.

Is Christin Destefano enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christin Destefano is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Christin Destefano's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christin Destefano reassigns Medicare benefits to John Muir Trauma Physicians Billing Service (Walnut Creek, CA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Christin Destefano's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christin Destefano was last updated on December 6, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.