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DR. JOSEPH PAUL DESIMONE M.D.
NPI 1528118643
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Lebanon, NH

Active since January 11, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
76.01/100
CMS Quality Rating
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, DHMC CARDIAC SURGERY, LEBANON, NH 03756(603) 650-6050 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 11, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Joseph Paul Desimone M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH PAUL DESIMONE M.D. (NPI 1528118643) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Lebanon, New Hampshire, licensed in Connecticut (78162) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Farmington, and is a graduate of University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528118643
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH PAUL DESIMONECredential: M.D.
Location Address1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, DHMC CARDIAC SURGERYLebanon, NH 03756-1000
Mailing Address1 Medical Center Dr, Dhmc Cardiac SurgeryLebanon, NH 03756-1000 · (603) 650-6050
Phone(603) 650-6050
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Connecticut School Of MedicineGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateJanuary 11, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 11, 2026
NPPES CertifiedAugust 11, 2026
✔ NPI 1528118643 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CT · 78162✔ Licensed in NH · 11128
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, Lebanon, NH 03756
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1263 Farmington AveFarmington, CT 06030-6235 · Phone (860) 679-3343 · Fax (860) 679-4256

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1013963VT
Medicaid30207015NH

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. Joseph Paul Desimone 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 ID4880788181
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240801003471
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 7

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more 99202
This service involves an initial visit to the doctor's office or other outpatient setting. It typically lasts between 15-29 minutes. The doctor will review your medical history, conduct a physical examination, and discuss your health concerns. It's a chance to establish your health baseline and address any immediate medical issues.
56 services56 patients
Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 33361
This procedure, known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), involves replacing a damaged aortic valve through a small incision in the leg. A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and guided up to the heart. The new valve is then positioned and deployed, restoring normal blood flow.
54 services54 patients
Harvest of vein using an endoscope 33508
Harvesting a vein using an endoscope is a procedure where a small camera is used to help surgeons remove a vein from your body. This vein is often used to bypass a blocked artery, improving blood flow to your heart.
26 services26 patients
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533
A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.
22 services22 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
15 services15 patients
Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine 33405
The aortic valve replacement on a heart-lung machine is a procedure where your faulty aortic valve is replaced with a new one. During this operation, a machine takes over the job of your heart and lungs, ensuring the blood supply to your body is maintained.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 03756 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
$174.26 typical visit price
range $57.75 – $174.26
Typical copayment $43.56 (range $14.43 – $43.56)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$71.85 typical visit price
range $18.70 – $142.15
Typical copayment $17.96 (range $4.67 – $35.53)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

76.01/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality65.31
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.74

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.

MRS. JANICE M BRENNAN APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, DHMC DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATION MEDICINE
LEBANON, NH 03756
Grafton County (603) 560-5000
MS. SHELLEY GRACE BENSON R.PH.
Pharmacist (Oncology)
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR
LEBANON, NH 03756
Grafton County (603) 650-5417
ELIAS LOUKAS M.D.
Internal Medicine
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, DHMC SECTION OF HOSPITAL MEDICINE
LEBANON, NH 03756
Grafton County (603) 650-8380
SARAH S SEO MD
Otolaryngology
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, OTOLARYNGOLOGY
LEBANON, NH 03756
Grafton County (603) 650-8123
DR. SRINIVAS J. IVATURY MD
Colon & Rectal Surgery
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, COLON & RECTAL SURGERY DEPARTMENT
LEBANON, NH 03756
Grafton County (603) 650-8113
TIMOTHY EARLEY D.O.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR
LEBANON, NH 03756
Grafton County (201) 694-0663
HANNAH ELIZABETH FOOTE BENSIMHON M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR
LEBANON, NH 03756
Grafton County (603) 650-5000
EMILE JOSEPH HASAN M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR
LEBANON, NH 03756
Grafton County (603) 650-5000

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 Desimone's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Desimone is 1528118643. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 11, 2007.

Where is Joseph Desimone located?

Joseph Desimone practices at 1 Medical Center Dr Dhmc Cardiac Surgery, Lebanon, NH 03756. The listed phone number is (603) 650-6050.

What is Joseph Desimone's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Joseph Desimone enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Desimone 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Desimone was last updated on August 11, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 days 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.