DENNIS M DESTEFANO MD
NPI 1912997388
Anesthesiology in Mechanicsburg, PA

Active since October 26, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4999 LOUISE DR, STE 105, MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055(717) 766-1127(717) 766-5518 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 10, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 10, 2025, Mar 27, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dennis M Destefano Md NPPES

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

DENNIS M DESTEFANO MD (NPI 1912997388) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD048986L) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals, and is a graduate of Other (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912997388
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDENNIS M DESTEFANOCredential: MD
Location Address4999 LOUISE DR, STE 105Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-6907
Mailing Address111 S Front StHarrisburg, PA 17101-2010 · (717) 782-5118 · Fax (717) 782-5854
Fax(717) 766-5518
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateOctober 26, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 10, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 10, 2025
NPI 1912997388 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License Licensed in PA · MD048986L
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.
4999 LOUISE DR, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

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

Dennis M Destefano Md 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 ID5698842581
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110316000440
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 6

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.
77 services75 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.
34 services34 patients
Anesthesia for retinal surgery 00145
Anesthesia for retinal surgery involves using medications to numb your eye and surrounding area. This prevents pain and discomfort during the procedure. You may also receive medication to help you relax. The anesthesia can be local (just your eye) or general (you're asleep).
22 services22 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.
18 services18 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.
13 services13 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope 01400
Anesthesia for a knee joint procedure or exam using an endoscope involves administering medication to numb the area or put you in a sleep-like state. This ensures you don't feel pain during the procedure. The endoscope, a thin tube with a camera, allows the doctor to view the knee joint internally without making large incisions.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · Harrisburg, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390067
Location409 South Second StreetHarrisburg, PA 17104 · Dauphin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

Anesthesiology
4999 LOUISE DR, STE 105
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
Anesthesiology
4999 LOUISE DR, STE 105
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
Anesthesiology
4999 LOUISE DR, STE 105
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
Anesthesiology
4999 LOUISE DR, STE 105
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
Anesthesiology
4999 LOUISE DR, SUITE 105
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
Anesthesiology
4999 LOUISE DR, SUITE 105
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
Anesthesiology
4999 LOUISE DR, SUITE 105
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
Anesthesiology
4999 LOUISE DR, SUITE 105
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055

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 Dennis Destefano's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dennis Destefano is 1912997388. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 26, 2005.

Where is Dennis Destefano located?

Dennis Destefano practices at 4999 Louise Dr Ste 105, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. The listed phone number is (717) 766-1127.

What is Dennis Destefano's specialty?

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

Is Dennis Destefano enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dennis Destefano 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.

Is Dennis Destefano affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Dennis Destefano is affiliated with Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dennis Destefano was last updated on October 10, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.