NPI Details
DR. Thomas Vincent Distefano, M.D. is an orthopaedic surgery in Yuma, AZ with 33 years of experience. The provider is 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. DR. Thomas Vincent Distefano, M.D. NPI is 1598768830. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.
The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.
Education
Medical School: TULANE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year:1993
The provider's business location address is:
2460 S PARKVIEW LOOP STE 3
YUMA, AZ
ZIP 85364-357
Phone: (928) 336-7846
Fax: (928) 336-7256
The NPI 1598768830 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.
The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.
- Hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg (HCPCS:J7328)
- Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (HCPCS:J7318)
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS:J3301)
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS:20610)
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (HCPCS:73562)
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (HCPCS:99213)
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (HCPCS:99214)
- Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose (HCPCS:J7323)
- New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes (HCPCS:99204)
- X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (HCPCS:73030)
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance (HCPCS:20611)
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg (HCPCS:J1030)
- X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS:73110)
- New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes (HCPCS:99203)
- Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope (HCPCS:29826)
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint (HCPCS:20605)
- Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee (HCPCS:27447)
- Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope (HCPCS:29824)
- Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope (HCPCS:29827)
- Release of tendon connecting biceps muscle and shoulder using an endoscope (HCPCS:29828)
- X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (HCPCS:73502)
- Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose (HCPCS:J7327)
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes (HCPCS:99212)
- Hip replacement (HCPCS:NAN09)
- Knee replacement (HCPCS:NAN06)
- Lower limb (leg) arthroscopy (minimally invasive joint repair) (HCPCS:NAN15)
- Upper limb (arm) arthroscopy (minimally invasive joint repair) (HCPCS:NAN17)
The enumeration date for this NPI number is 5/31/2005 and was last updated on 4/14/2025.
Taxonomy Codes
The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:
| No. |
Taxonomy Code |
Taxonomy Clasification |
Taxonomy Specialization |
License Number |
License State |
Primary |
| 1 | 207X00000X | Orthopaedic Surgery | | 119582 | MISSOURI | No |
| 2 | 207X00000X | Orthopaedic Surgery | | 51607 | SOUTH CAROLINA | No |
| 3 | 207X00000X | Orthopaedic Surgery | | 75667 | ARIZONA | Yes |
Other Identifiers
The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.
| No. |
Other Provider Identifier |
Other Provider Identifier Type |
Other Provider Identifier State |
Other Provider Identifier Issuer |
| 1 | 516070 | MEDICAID | SOUTH CAROLINA | |
