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PETER A. DESOCIO D.O.
NPI 1710085899
Anesthesiology in San Antonio, TX

Active since September 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.31/100
CMS Quality Rating
4502 MEDICAL DR, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229(210) 567-4500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 21, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 21, 2025, Feb 24, 2025, Feb 13, 2025 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2024).

About Peter A. Desocio D.o. NPPES

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

PETER A. DESOCIO D.O. (NPI 1710085899) is an individual anesthesiology provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (M7138) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in San Antonio, and is a graduate of Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710085899
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NamePETER A. DESOCIOCredential: D.O.
Location Address4502 MEDICAL DRSan Antonio, TX 78229-4402
Mailing Address4502 Medical DrSan Antonio, TX 78229-4402 · (210) 567-4500
Phone(210) 567-4500
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, ErieGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateSeptember 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 21, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 21, 2025
✔ NPI 1710085899 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · M7138
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.
4502 MEDICAL DR, San Antonio, TX 78229
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 17946 N Loop 1604 WSan Antonio, TX 78249-5174 · Phone (210) 567-9100

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community First and more.Insurance ›

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

Peter A. Desocio D.o. 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 ID6901976638
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080605000885
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Peter Desocio reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Uthscsa Dental School
0.2 mi
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
7703 FLOYD CURL DR
San Antonio, TX 78229
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio
  • 2,397 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750403887 (210) 567-3274
Community Medicine Associates
7.0 mi
Family Medicine
903 W MARTIN ST # MS 49-2
San Antonio, TX 78207
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,129 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245313329 (210) 358-3401

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 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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
41 services41 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.
17 services17 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810
Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
14 services14 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch 64450
This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic agent or steroid into a specific nerve or its branch. The goal is to relieve pain by reducing inflammation and numbing the area. It is commonly used for chronic pain management. The process is safe and usually quick.
12 services11 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.
12 services11 patients
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.
11 services11 patients

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.

95.31/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality76.58
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

EDUARDO N. POLLONO MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 358-4000
DR. MAHDIEH IRAN NEJAD PARIZI M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 358-2015
RICHARD LEE BALLENTINE D.M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 358-2015
MR. STEVAN REYES PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 358-4253
MRS. CLAIRE LELEUX BEADLE CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 358-4000
NNENNA AWAGU CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 567-4500
DR. CYNTHIA N NGUYEN PHARMD
Pharmacist
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 743-4034
DR. JONATHAN EDWARD SLOVIK MD
Hospitalist
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 358-4000

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 Peter Desocio's NPI number?

The NPI number for Peter Desocio is 1710085899. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 20, 2006.

Where is Peter Desocio located?

Peter Desocio practices at 4502 Medical Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229. The listed phone number is (210) 567-4500.

What is Peter Desocio's specialty?

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

Is Peter Desocio enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Peter Desocio 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 organizations bill Medicare for Peter Desocio's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Peter Desocio reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Uthscsa Dental School (San Antonio, TX) and Community Medicine Associates (San Antonio, TX). Each 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 Peter Desocio's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Peter Desocio accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community First and Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. list Peter Desocio 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Peter Desocio was last updated on March 21, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.