Physician Profile
Thomas J. Desperito, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Desperito
Based in New Castle, DE, Thomas J. Desperito, MD is listed in the NPI registry under urology. Thomas graduated from Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania in 1998. Medicare claims data shows Thomas provided 10,735 services to 3,828 patients. The services billed most often include injection, denosumab, 1 mg, chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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
- (302) 652-8990
- Email not available
Practice Locations
12 READS WAY STE 2000
New Castle, DE 19720
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Urology 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
Most searched conditions
- Erectile dysfunction
- Kidney stones
- Overactive bladder
- Prostate cancer
- Urinary incontinence in women
- UTI
Bladder and urethra
- Bladder cancer
- Interstitial cystitis and bladder pain syndrome
- Urethral stricture
Kidney and ureter
- Kidney cancer
Male reproductive and sexual health
- Hydrocele
- Male infertility
- Peyronie's disease
- Testicular and scrotal pain
- Testicular cancer
- Testicular torsion
- Testosterone deficiency
- Varicocele
Prostate
- Elevated PSA
- Enlarged prostate
- Prostatitis
Urinary symptoms and infection
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney infection
- Painful urination
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary retention
Bladder & Urination
- Overactive Bladder and Leakage
Kidney health
- Kidney Cyst
Men's health
- Chronic Pelvic Pain in Men
Urinary symptoms
- Waking Up to Pee
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Circumcision
- Cystoscopy
- Kidney stone removal
- Prostatectomy
- Vasectomy
Office diagnosis
- MRI-targeted fusion prostate biopsy
- Prostate biopsy
Bladder procedures
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implant
- Bladder Botox Injection
- Bladder instillation therapy
- Radical bladder removal
- Sacral neuromodulation
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumor
Diagnostic imaging
- Prostate Ultrasound
Kidney & ureter procedures
- Ureteral Stent Removal
Kidney and ureter surgery
- Partial kidney removal
- Radical kidney removal
Male reproductive
- Hydrocele repair
- Penile implant surgery
- Surgical correction of penile curvature
- Testicle removal
- Varicocele repair
Prostate
- GreenLight Laser Prostate Surgery
Prostate procedures
- HoLEP Laser Prostate Surgery
- Prostatic urethral lift
- Rezum Water Vapor Therapy
- Transurethral resection of the prostate
Stone procedures
- Ureteral stent placement
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
10,735 services · 3,828 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
458 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
263 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Biopsy of prostate gland | Procedure | 55700 |
59 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube | Procedure | 51702 |
53 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, each additional implant | Procedure | 52442 |
47 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying | Procedure | 51741 |
42 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum | Imaging | 76872 |
86 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96402 |
57 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Injection, denosumab, 1 mg | Drug given | J0897 |
4,140 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | Drug given | J9217 |
155 | More often than most peers in Urology |
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 urologists at this location 8
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.
Trained at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1998 at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding 8
Providers in DE who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Desperito's specialty?
Dr. Desperito is an urologist in New Castle, DE. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Desperito?
Dr. Desperito is listed at 12 Reads Way Ste 2000, New Castle, DE 19720. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Desperito?
The number on file is (302) 652-8990. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Desperito?
Dr. Desperito's National Provider Identifier is 1265536353. 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
What is Dr. Desperito's medical education?
Dr. Desperito attended Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Desperito have?
Dr. Desperito has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Desperito known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Desperito performs procedures including ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding, diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope and biopsy of prostate gland; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum; provides treatments such as administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Desperito's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Desperito. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.