DIANA M. DESANTIS M.D. – NPI #1952346249
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist who specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management. The subspecialty includes the medical and surgical management of eye disorders found in children. Some of the more common disorders include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive error, cataract and glaucoma. These disorders may be related to neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or aging changes in the extraocular muscles requiring medical, optical and surgical management.

DIANA DESANTIS is an ophthalmologist located in WHEAT RIDGE, CO. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1952346249 to DIANA DESANTIS on June 19, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207WX0110X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology, specializing in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Sep 01, 2018. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for DIANA DESANTIS below.

NPI Profile for
DIANA M. DESANTIS

NPI Number
1952346249
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
DIANA M. DESANTIS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
4875 WARD ROAD
SUITE 600
WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033
Phone: (303) 456-9456 Fax: (303) 463-7560
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for DIANA DESANTIS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDCO01318591
MEDICAIDCO1318591
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207WX0110X
- Ophthalmology / Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist (Primary)
CO DR.0031859
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology
CO 31859

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Additional Information

Education
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1987
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
DIANA DESANTIS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • PRESBYTERIAN ST LUKE'S MEDICAL CENTER
      1719 E 19TH AVE
      DENVER, CO 80218

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