Physician Profile
Desi R. Carozza, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Carozza
Based in Buffalo, NY, Desi R. Carozza, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under hospice & palliative medicine. Desi graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 2008. Desi is also listed as specializing in geriatric medicine. Medicare claims data shows Desi provided 87 services to 62 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more, advance care planning, first 30 minutes, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more.
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Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (716) 845-2300
- Email not available
Practice Locations
ELM AND CARLTON STREETS
Buffalo, NY 14263
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
87 services · 62 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
39 | As often as other peers in Hospice & Palliative Medicine |
| Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | Office visit | 99497 |
32 | As often as other peers in Hospice & Palliative Medicine |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
16 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other hospice & palliative medicines in Buffalo 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Drexel University College of Medicine 4
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Class of 2008 at Drexel University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Desi R. Carozza?
Desi R. Carozza is a hospice & palliative medicine in Buffalo, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Desi R. Carozza's address?
Desi R. Carozza is listed at Elm and Carlton Streets, Buffalo, NY 14263. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Desi R. Carozza?
The number on file is (716) 845-2300. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Desi R. Carozza?
Desi R. Carozza's National Provider Identifier is 1558538777. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Desi R. Carozza train?
Desi R. Carozza attended Drexel University College of Medicine, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Desi R. Carozza have?
Desi R. Carozza has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Desi R. Carozza perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Desi R. Carozza the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Desi R. Carozza's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Desi R. Carozza. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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