Active NPI 1851361299 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Alfred Alexander Desimone , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Weston, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Alfred Desimone, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Weston, FL. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine in 1989, Dr. Desimone delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1600 TOWN CENTER BLVD STE C.

Dr. Desimone is affiliated with Sports Medicine Associates Of South Florida Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg, injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1600 Town Center Blvd Ste C

Weston, FL 333263641

Telephone 9543895900

Fax 9543895751

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Foot, Ankle & Leg Specialists Facility NPI 1457534802

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Weston, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

37 Yrs +19.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 17.8 Yrs

State Avg: 27.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

11 Specialists

Practicing in Weston, FL (1597 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

27.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

83.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Desimone (37 Years) 37 Yrs

Weston Specialty Average (17.8 Years) 17.8 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
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	1,822	31	$0.69	$0.11
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg	1,760	26	$0.76	$0.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	297	169	$557.77	$91.27
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	121	104	$247.23	$40.66
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	117	76	$409.39	$65.55
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	102	102	$690.17	$113.66
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	87	72	$211.82	$34.03
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	32	13	$42.23	$6.96
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	17	16	$285.98	$47.05
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	11	$782.25	$128.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	179	114	$560.22	$91.52
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	129	100	$250.69	$40.64
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	120	71	$413.70	$63.41
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	111	38	$36.67	$5.68
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	97	29	$46.38	$7.62
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	68	44	$792.30	$128.89
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	64	64	$704.67	$114.67
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	55	51	$214.04	$35.29
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$1040.98	$171.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	35	26	$538.12	$93.85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	14	$719.65	$131.87
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	15	15	$421.87	$71.38
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	15	12	$248.69	$42.39
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	13	11	$217.62	$35.69
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$693.84	$117.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	35	26	$387.60	$95.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	65	39	$389.00	$78.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	83	53	$333.60	$76.65
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	27	19	$308.11	$64.37
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	23	13	$30.00	$3.76
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	20	18	$143.60	$31.02
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	18	14	$129.00	$33.30
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$445.00	$112.95
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	15	12	$200.00	$70.80
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	14	12	$181.29	$38.24
29876 Removal of joint lining from multiple knee joint compartments using an endoscope	13	13	$3890.00	$414.14
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	12	12	$152.00	$38.27
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$446.50	$112.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	97	53	$181.08	$71.20
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	27	19	$250.00	$64.48
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	24	15	$22.50	$4.58
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$285.00	$104.07
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	17	12	$90.00	$28.60
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	13	11	$105.00	$34.72

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	108	64	$180.97	$72.53
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	20	18	$225.00	$60.20
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	20	18	$10.00	$4.82
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$285.00	$109.73
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	18	16	$90.00	$29.09
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	16	14	$105.00	$33.51

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-09-24

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License FL ME68002

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

002615000 (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Group

K0493 (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Rr Medicare

P00429747 (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Group Medicaid

002876700 (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Sports Medicine Associates Of South Florida Pa

1600 Town Ctr Blvd, Weston, FL 333263641

Phone: 9543895751

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners

Paul Buchanan , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1194796839

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Erin Luders , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1356586788

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Eric Bronson , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1568436400

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Michael Thielen , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1659985679

Physician Assistant

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location September 24, 2024

Registered at 1600 TOWN CENTER BLVD STE C, WESTON, FL 333263641 (Tel: 9543895900)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 24, 2024

Registered at 220 SW 84TH AVE STE 102, PLANTATION, FL 333242729 (Tel: 9543492345)

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Updated Practice Location July 05, 2018

Registered at 1600 TOWN CENTER BLVD, SUITE C, WESTON, FL 33326 (Tel: 9543895900)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 05, 2018

Registered at 1608 TOWN CENTER CIR STE A, WESTON, FL 333263639 (Tel: 9543492345)

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NPI Profile Active June 24, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 24, 2014

Registered at 1600 TOWN CENTER BLVD, SUITE C, WESTON, FL 333263641 (Tel: 9543895900)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 24, 2014

Registered at 2101 N COMMERCE PKWY, WESTON, FL 333263238 (Tel: 9544469253)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 24, 2014

Recorded as ALFRED DESIMONE, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 24, 2014

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #ME68002 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 26, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1851361299

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: January 26, 2006

Last Update: September 24, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

220 Sw 84th Ave Ste 102

Plantation, FL 333242729

Phone: 9543492345

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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