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ALVIN FRANCIS DESIENA D.M.D.
NPI 1972565067
Dentist - General Practice in Albany, NY

Q: What is Alvin Desiena's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alvin Desiena is 1972565067. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 4, 2006.

Q: What is Alvin Desiena's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Q: Is Alvin Desiena enrolled in Medicare?

No. Alvin Desiena has opted out of Medicare through May 11, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alvin Desiena was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 32 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.

Active since April 04, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through May 11, 2028

1016 WATERVLIET SHAKER RD, ALBANY, NY 12205(518) 869-3114(518) 869-6983 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Alvin Francis Desiena D.m.d. NPPES

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

ALVIN FRANCIS DESIENA D.M.D. (NPI 1972565067) is an individual general practice provider in Albany, New York, licensed in New York (028451) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through May 11, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972565067

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X

Provider Legal NameALVIN FRANCIS DESIENACredential: D.M.D.

Location Address1016 WATERVLIET SHAKER RDAlbany, NY 12205-2114

Mailing Address1016 Watervliet Shaker RdAlbany, NY 12205-2114 · (518) 869-3114 · Fax (518) 869-6983

Phone(518) 869-3114

Fax(518) 869-6983

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateApril 4, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026

✔ NPI 1972565067 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers

Taxonomy Code1223G0001X

License✔ Licensed in NY · 028451

Definition

A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.

1016 WATERVLIET SHAKER RD, Albany, NY 12205

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Alvin Francis Desiena D.m.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from May 11, 2016 through May 11, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateMay 11, 2016

Opt-Out In Effect ThroughMay 11, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 12205 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

$84.93 typical visit price

range $54.87 – $166.88

Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$68.57 typical visit price

range $17.54 – $136.14

Typical copayment $17.14 (range $4.38 – $34.03)

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

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. JACLYN MARIE PAPA D.D.S.

Dentist (General Practice)

1016 WATERVLIET SHAKER RD
ALBANY, NY 12205

Albany County (518) 869-3114

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 Alvin Desiena's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alvin Desiena is 1972565067. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 4, 2006.

Where is Alvin Desiena located?

Alvin Desiena practices at 1016 Watervliet Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12205. The listed phone number is (518) 869-3114.

What is Alvin Desiena's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is Alvin Desiena enrolled in Medicare?

No. Alvin Desiena has opted out of Medicare through May 11, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alvin Desiena was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 32 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.