Physician Profile
Stephen A. Saponaro, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Saponaro
Based in Rancho Mirage, CA, Stephen A. Saponaro, MD is listed in the NPI registry under diagnostic radiology. Stephen graduated from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in 1992. According to Medicare claims data, Stephen cared for 7,847 Medicare patients across 18,499 services. The services billed most often include injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml, screening mammography, and screening 3d breast mammography.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (760) 636-6798
- Email not available
Practice Locations
39000 BOB HOPE DR
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
- Water On Baby's Brain
Breast
- Breast lump or mass
- Dense Breast Tissue
Chest & Heart
- Blood Clot in Lung
- Suspicious Lung Spot
General
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Heart & blood vessels
- Aortic aneurysm
Joint & bone
- Hip labral tear
- Shoulder Labrum Tear
- Stress fracture
- Tennis elbow
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
Liver & digestion
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Crohn's disease
- Fatty liver disease
Lungs & breathing
- Community-acquired pneumonia
Men's health
- Varicocele
Neck & Thyroid
- Thyroid nodule
Nerve pain
- Carpal tunnel
Pelvic health
- Chronic pelvic pain
Spine
- Back pain
- Cervical radiculopathy
- Herniated disc
- Neck pain
- Sciatica
Spine & back
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Vascular
- Carotid Artery Blockage
- Deep vein thrombosis
Women's health
- Endometriosis
- Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
- Abdominal X-Ray
Biopsies
- Image-Guided Needle Biopsy
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Bone Density
- Bone Density Scan Referral
Breast Imaging
- Breast MRI
- Breast Ultrasound
- Mammogram
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
CT Scan
- Abdominal CT Scan
- Chest CT Scan
- Emergency CT scan
- Head CT Scan
- Heart Calcium Scan
- Sinus CT Scan
Digestive & liver
- Liver elastography
- Virtual Colonoscopy
Fluoroscopy
- Barium Swallow
General imaging
- Fluoroscopy
- Soft tissue ultrasound
Heart & blood vessels
- Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
- CT angiogram
- MR Angiogram
Joint & bone
- Hip X-Ray
- Joint injection with dye
- Knee X-Ray
- Wrist MRI
MRI
- Ankle MRI
- Back MRI
- Brain MRI
- Hip MRI
- Knee MRI
- MRI Scan
- Neck MRI
- Open MRI
- Prostate MRI
- Shoulder MRI
Nuclear Medicine
- PET Scan
Pelvic imaging
- Pelvic CT Scan
- Pelvic MRI
Screening & Prevention
- Full Body Scan
- Low-Dose Lung CT
Spine & back
- Spine CT Scan
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
- Kidney ultrasound
Women's health
- Hysterosalpingogram consultation
X-Ray
- Chest X-Ray
- Emergency X-ray
- Spine X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
18,499 services · 7,847 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using x-ray with needle, first growth | Procedure | 19081 |
69 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth | Procedure | 19083 |
68 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Placement of locating device in breast using x-ray with needle guidance, first growth | Procedure | 19283 |
40 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Biopsy or removal of deep lymph nodes of underarm | Procedure | 38525 |
24 | Too few peers to compare |
| Placement of locating device in breast using ultrasound guidance, first growth | Procedure | 19285 |
23 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
1,255 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
1,252 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
1,082 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
1,079 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast | Imaging | 77065 |
527 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other radiologists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 radiologists in Rancho Mirage 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using x-ray with needle, first growth 7
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Saponaro specialize in?
Dr. Saponaro is a radiologist in Rancho Mirage, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Saponaro located?
Dr. Saponaro is listed at 39000 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Saponaro's phone number?
The number on file is (760) 636-6798. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Saponaro's NPI number?
Dr. Saponaro's National Provider Identifier is 1417912684. 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 Dr. Saponaro go to medical school?
Dr. Saponaro attended Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Saponaro been practicing?
Dr. Saponaro has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Saponaro do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Saponaro performs procedures including biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using x-ray with needle, first growth, biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth and placement of locating device in breast using x-ray with needle guidance, first growth; reads or performs imaging such as screening mammography and screening 3d breast mammography, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Saponaro confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Saponaro. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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