Anthony Gerard Bassanelli, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Anthony Gerard Bassanelli is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Palm Desert, CA with over 42 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Anthony Gerard Bassanelli, MD has been part of the Palm Desert medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at Albany Medical College of Union University (class of 1984), he has been practicing for over 42 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, depression, and mood disorders (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 68% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2432dNPPES updated 2019-09-26 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
44530 San Pablo Ave Ste 202, Palm Desert, CA 92260-3598
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.4%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
202
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
246
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,453
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $447k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Depression, and Mood Disorders.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+39%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$15 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Anthony Gerard Bassanelli's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1984
Albany Medical College
42 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
Albany Medical College of Union University (Class of 1984)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190036
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Anthony Gerard Bassanelli
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Anthony Gerard Bassanelli for cholesterol management, depression management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Palm Desert required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Anthony Gerard Bassanelli
NPI records show Dr. Bassanelli as active with telehealth listed in Palm Desert, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (760) 341-6026.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Anthony Gerard Bassanelli
Practice Location
44530 San Pablo Ave Ste 202, Palm Desert, CA 92260-3598
Mailing Address
44530 San Pablo Ave Ste 202, Palm Desert, CA 92260-3598
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