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Active NPI 1598768830 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Thomas Vincent Distefano , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Yuma, AZ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Thomas Distefano, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Yuma, AZ. With approximately 33 years of clinical experience since graduating from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1993, Dr. Distefano delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2460 S PARKVIEW LOOP STE 3.

Dr. Distefano is affiliated with Yuma Regional Medical Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg, hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2460 S Parkview Loop Ste 3

Yuma, AZ 853645357

Telephone 9283367846
Fax 9283367256
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Yuma Regional Medical Center Facility NPI 1194706655

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Tulane University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1993

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Yuma, AZ

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
33 Yrs +4.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 28.3 Yrs
State Avg: 26.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
10 Specialists

Practicing in Yuma, AZ (501 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
68.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Distefano (33 Years) 33 Yrs
Yuma Specialty Average (28.3 Years) 28.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
J7328 Hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg
19,320 22 $3.00 $0.48
J7318 Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg
6,600 66 $22.00 $6.30
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
1,763 234 $20.00 $0.99
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
614 229 $136.10 $69.39
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
351 233 $175.13 $118.06
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
323 207 $120.07 $84.48
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views
227 155 $94.81 $36.21
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose
155 35 $266.26 $119.31
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views
85 68 $94.28 $30.46
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
80 80 $303.00 $156.58
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule
42 34 $123.00 $41.61
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views
35 31 $197.51 $40.30
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views
33 23 $87.67 $33.59
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views
29 22 $83.83 $31.78
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views
29 19 $87.62 $36.84
64624 Destruction of nerve branches of knee using imaging guidance
22 16 $771.00 $136.43
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views
21 17 $89.19 $31.10
64454 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into knee nerve branch using imaging guidance
13 12 $739.00 $91.85

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-04-14
Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License AZ 75667

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License MO 119582

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License SC 51607

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
516070 (SC)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Yuma Regional Medical Center

2400 S Ave A, Yuma, AZ 853647127

Yuma Regional Medical Center

2400 S Ave A, Yuma, AZ 853647127

Phone: 9283442000

Yuma Regional Medical Center

11351 S Frontage Rd, Yuma, AZ 853677862

Phone: 9283364000

Secondary Practice Locations

710 Chesterfield Hwy

Cheraw, SC 295207001

Phone: 8435730010

11351 S Frontage Rd

Yuma, AZ 853677862

Phone: 9283364000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

10 Associated Practitioners
Desarae Kramer

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1013771971
Dr. Emeka Ofobike , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1033394184

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Olusegun Onibonoje , DO

Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine

NPI 1053804096

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. William Tontz , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1154398733

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Milijan Zivanov , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1225702897

Family Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Kristina Diaz , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1407053556

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

16 Historical Events
📍
Updated Practice Location April 14, 2025

Registered at 2460 S PARKVIEW LOOP STE 3, YUMA, AZ 853645357 (Tel: 9283367846)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 14, 2025

Registered at 2400 S AVENUE A, YUMA, AZ 853647127 (Tel: 9283442000)

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 21, 2022

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #119582 in MO)

NPI Profile Active October 20, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address October 20, 2017

Registered at PO BOX 3239, FLORENCE, SC 295023239 (Tel: 8437777092)

📍
Updated Practice Location October 20, 2017

Registered at 710 CHESTERFIELD HWY, CHERAW, SC 295207001 (Tel: (843) 573-0010)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 20, 2017

Recorded as THOMAS DISTEFANO, M.D.

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 20, 2017

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #51607 in SC)

📍
Updated Practice Location August 31, 2017

Registered at 710 CHESTERFIELD HWY, CHERAW, SC 295207001 (Tel: (843) 573-0010)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address August 31, 2017

Registered at 710 CHESTERFIELD HWY, CHERAW, SC 295207001 (Tel: (843) 573-0010)

NPI Profile Active November 13, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location November 13, 2012

Registered at 2016 S MAIN ST, MARYVILLE, MO 644682655 (Tel: 6605622525)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address November 13, 2012

Registered at 114 E SOUTH HILLS DR, MARYVILLE, MO 644682659 (Tel: 6605622525)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 13, 2012

Recorded as THOMAS DISTEFANO, M.D.

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 13, 2012

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #119582 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 31, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1598768830
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 31, 2005
Last Update: April 14, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2400 S Avenue A

Yuma, AZ 853647127

Phone: 9283442000

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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