ANTHONY JAMES DESANTIS M.D.
NPI 1558716472
Surgery in Tampa, FL

Active since April 28, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, TAMPA, FL 33606(813) 821-8038 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 7, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 7, 2025, Nov 17, 2025, May 15, 2024 (3 updates tracked since 2024).

About Anthony James Desantis M.d. NPPES

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

ANTHONY JAMES DESANTIS M.D. (NPI 1558716472) is an individual surgery provider in Tampa, Florida, licensed in Maryland (D0099391) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Baltimore.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558716472
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameANTHONY JAMES DESANTISCredential: M.D.
Location Address2 TAMPA GENERAL CIRTampa, FL 33606-3571
Mailing AddressPo Box 917770Orlando, FL 32891-0001 · (813) 821-8038
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateApril 28, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 7, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 7, 2025
NPI 1558716472 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 5

Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License Licensed in MD · D0099391
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedSurgery · Surgical Critical CareTaxonomy 2086S0102X · License D0099391 (MD)
Also ListedSurgery · Pediatric SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0120X · License ME175868 (FL)
Also ListedSurgery · Trauma SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0127X · License D0099391 (MD)
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, Tampa, FL 33606

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 122 S Greene StBaltimore, MD 21201-1544 · Phone (410) 328-9878

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid127881400FL
Other9LTWRFL · Bcbs

Accepted Insurance

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

Anthony James Desantis 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 ID2466985924
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241023001733, I20250123002649, I20250811001406
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

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.

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.
48 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Tampa General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tampa, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100128
Location1 Tampa General CirTampa, FL 33606 · Hillsborough County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

University Of Maryland Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Baltimore, MD
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210002
Location22 South Greene StreetBaltimore, MD 21201 · Baltimore City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

University Of MD Capital Region Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Upper Marlboro, MD
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210003
Location901 North Harry S Truman DriveUpper Marlboro, MD 20774 · Prince Georges County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33606 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
$87.62 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

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.

Pediatrics
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, 5TH FLOOR
TAMPA, FL 33606
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR
TAMPA, FL 33606
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR
TAMPA, FL 33606
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR
TAMPA, FL 33606
Physician Assistant
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR
TAMPA, FL 33606
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR
TAMPA, FL 33606
Pediatrics
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, MDC 15
TAMPA, FL 33606
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, USF VASCULAR SURGERY STE.300
TAMPA, FL 33606

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 Anthony Desantis's NPI number?

The NPI number for Anthony Desantis is 1558716472. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 28, 2016.

Where is Anthony Desantis located?

Anthony Desantis practices at 2 Tampa General Cir, Tampa, FL 33606. The listed phone number is (813) 821-8038.

What is Anthony Desantis's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Anthony Desantis enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Anthony Desantis 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.

What insurance does Anthony Desantis accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Alabama, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and 2 other insurers list Anthony Desantis as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Anthony Desantis affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Anthony Desantis is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital, University Of Maryland Medical Center and University Of MD Capital Region Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Anthony Desantis was last updated on December 7, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.