DR. RICARDO AVELINO DESOUSA M.D.
NPI 1194963116
Anesthesiology in Elmira, NY

Q: What is Ricardo Desousa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ricardo Desousa is 1194963116. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 29, 2009.

Q: What is Ricardo Desousa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ricardo Desousa was last updated on April 30, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.

Active since January 29, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

75/100

CMS Quality Rating

600 ROE AVE, ELMIRA, NY 14905(607) 737-4100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 30, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Dr. Ricardo Avelino Desousa M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RICARDO AVELINO DESOUSA M.D. (NPI 1194963116) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Elmira, New York, licensed in New York (251896-1) and active in the NPI registry since January 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cape Cod Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Massachusetts Medical School (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194963116

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. RICARDO AVELINO DESOUSACredential: M.D.

Location Address600 ROE AVEElmira, NY 14905-1629

Mailing Address1051 Chatham LnElmira, NY 14905-2149 · (413) 376-8727

Phone(607) 737-4100

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Massachusetts Medical SchoolGraduated 2005

Enumeration DateJanuary 29, 2009

Last NPPES UpdateApril 30, 2015

✔ NPI 1194963116 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in NY · 251896-1✔ Licensed in MA · 262030

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

600 ROE AVE, Elmira, NY 14905

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Ricardo Avelino Desousa M.d. 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 ID143370379

PECOS Enrollment IDI20150625001131

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 Ricardo Desousa reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Cape Cod Anesthesia Associates, Inc.

339 mi

Anesthesiology

27 PARK ST
Hyannis, MA 02601

Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
75 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1659308021 (508) 771-1800

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 18

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

40 services40 patients

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402

Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.

34 services34 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.

34 services34 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.

28 services28 patients

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 01922

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.

23 services23 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 64415

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.

22 services22 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790

Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.

20 services20 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body 00400

Anesthesia for procedures on the skin of your arms, legs, and front body is a service that numbs the area being treated. This ensures you don't feel pain during procedures like biopsies, stitches, or minor surgeries. It's administered through a small injection or a topical cream.

19 services19 patients

Other procedure on nervous system 64999

A procedure on the nervous system can involve various techniques to diagnose or treat conditions affecting your brain, spinal cord, or nerves. These can include surgeries, tests, or therapies. It's done by specialized doctors to help improve your neurological health.

17 services17 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on upper 2/3rd of thigh bone 01230

Anesthesia for a procedure on the upper 2/3rd of the thigh bone involves administering medication to numb the area or make you unconscious, ensuring you don't feel pain during the operation. It's a safe and routine part of surgical procedures.

16 services16 patients

Anesthesia for total hip replacement 01214

Anesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.

15 services15 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on forearm, wrist, or hand bones 01830

Anesthesia for procedures on forearm, wrist, or hand bones involves administering medications to block sensation in the specific area. It ensures you don't feel pain during the procedure. It can be local (numbing a small area) or regional (numbing a larger part of the body).

15 services15 patients

Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope 00918

This procedure involves using anesthesia to ensure comfort while a special instrument called an endoscope helps to locate, break up, and possibly remove kidney stones. The endoscope is a thin, flexible tube which is gently inserted and navigated to the area of concern.

14 services14 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.

14 services14 patients

Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm 00410

Anesthesia for a procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm ensures you won't feel pain during the treatment. It can be general, where you're completely asleep, or local, numbing only a specific area. Your vital signs are monitored to ensure safety during the procedure.

13 services13 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 00910

Anesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.

13 services13 patients

Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812

Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.

11 services11 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 00840

Anesthesia for a lower abdomen procedure involves medication to eliminate pain during surgery. You might be awake but relaxed and pain-free, or you may be completely unconscious. It's administered to ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Cape Cod Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Hyannis, MA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number220012

Location27 Park StreetHyannis, MA 02601 · Barnstable County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Falmouth Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Falmouth, MA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number220135

Location67 & 100 Ter Heun DriveFalmouth, MA 02540 · Barnstable County

Emergency services

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

75/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Reported Quality Measures

Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care Measure: Procedure Room to a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who are under the care of an anesthesia practitioner and are admitted to a PACU or other non-ICU location in which a post-anesthetic formal transfer of care protocol or checklist which includes the key transfer of…

100%1,259 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care: Use of Checklist or Protocol for Direct Transfer of Care from Procedure Room to Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who undergo a procedure under anesthesia and are admitted to an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) directly from the anesthetizing location, who have a documented use of a checklist or protocol for the transfer of care from…

100%212 patients

Prevention of Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) - Combination Therapy

Percentage of patients, aged 18 years and older, who undergo a procedure under an inhalational general anesthetic, AND who have three or more risk factors for post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV), who receive combination therapy consisting of at least…

99%602 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

ROHAIL AIJAZ BAIG MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

600 ROE AVE
ELMIRA, NY 14905

Chemung County (607) 442-1713

DR. MADIHA AKHTER

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

600 ROE AVE
ELMIRA, NY 14905

Chemung County (607) 737-4100

DR. SANG S LEE MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

600 ROE AVE
ELMIRA, NY 14905

Chemung County (607) 737-4100

JOHN H CHOTKOWSKI M.D.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

600 ROE AVE
ELMIRA, NY 14905

Chemung County (607) 734-3414

ROBERT NOVAK

General Practice

600 ROE AVE
ELMIRA, NY 14905

Chemung County (607) 737-4100

JESSICA DUAN DO

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

600 ROE AVE
ELMIRA, NY 14905

Chemung County (607) 737-4100

STEPHEN MANGANARO M.D.

Emergency Medicine

600 ROE AVE
ELMIRA, NY 14905

Chemung County (607) 737-4508

MRS. PENNY PENLAND STOLLERY ANP-C

Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)

600 ROE AVE
ELMIRA, NY 14905

Chemung County (607) 737-8165

MELISSA ELIZABETH BANDECCHI

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

600 ROE AVE
ELMIRA, NY 14905

Chemung County (607) 737-4100

SARAH AL SMADI MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

600 ROE AVE
ELMIRA, NY 14905

Chemung County (607) 737-4100

GABRIELLA K SEYMOUR

Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)

600 ROE AVE
ELMIRA, NY 14905

Chemung County (607) 737-7012

TIFFANY CHE DO

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

600 ROE AVE
ELMIRA, NY 14905

Chemung County (607) 737-4100

PATIENCE WULF NP

Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)

600 ROE AVE
ELMIRA, NY 14905

Chemung County (607) 737-8165

KAYLEIGH MAE MARTIN PA

Physician Assistant (Medical)

600 ROE AVE
ELMIRA, NY 14905

Chemung County (607) 737-4508

SHAMA VOHRA MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

600 ROE AVE
ELMIRA, NY 14905

Chemung County (607) 737-4100

JANET AYMAN FARAG

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

600 ROE AVE
ELMIRA, NY 14905

Chemung County (607) 737-4100

DR. SETH J SPICER DO

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

600 ROE AVE
ELMIRA, NY 14905

Chemung County (607) 737-4100

BRANDEN RIGGINS

Emergency Medicine

600 ROE AVE
ELMIRA, NY 14905

Chemung County (607) 737-4200

DR. SADAF MUGHAL MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

600 ROE AVE
ELMIRA, NY 14905

Chemung County (607) 737-4100

JAYA DHAMI

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

600 ROE AVE
ELMIRA, NY 14905

Chemung County (607) 737-4100

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 Ricardo Desousa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ricardo Desousa is 1194963116. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 29, 2009.

Where is Ricardo Desousa located?

Ricardo Desousa practices at 600 Roe Ave, Elmira, NY 14905. The listed phone number is (607) 737-4100.

What is Ricardo Desousa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Ricardo Desousa enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ricardo Desousa 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Ricardo Desousa's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ricardo Desousa reassigns Medicare benefits to Cape Cod Anesthesia Associates, Inc. (Hyannis, MA). 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 Ricardo Desousa's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Ricardo Desousa affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ricardo Desousa is affiliated with Cape Cod Hospital and Falmouth Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ricardo Desousa was last updated on April 30, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.