Jo C Desantis, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Jo C Desantis is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Staten Island, NY with over 38 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(718) 181-5385Staten Island, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Jo C Desantis, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 38+ years, working in group practice. Trained at New York Medical College (class of 1988), she has been practicing for over 38 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 90% of reporting doctors in New York
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 1,076 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in NYSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Staten Island38+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5102dNPPES updated 2012-06-04 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

75 Vanderbilt Ave Continuing Day Treatment, Staten Island, NY 10304-2604

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

66.81/100

New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-16.8 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

96.3%

New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.5 pts)

Top 10% of reporting doctors in New York

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

30

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

98

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,688

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $93k

Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Hypertension, Diabetes, and High Cholesterol.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+33%)67%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Schizophrenia
63%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Mood Disorders
53%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+11%)43%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$24 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Jo C Desantis's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1988

    New York Medical College

  2. 38 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

New York Medical College (Class of 1988)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

75 Vanderbilt Ave, Staten Island, NY 10304-2604

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Jo C Desantis

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Jo C Desantis for blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins, cholesterol management — no travel to Staten Island 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 Jo C Desantis

NPI records show Dr. Desantis as active with telehealth listed in Staten Island, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (718) 181-5385.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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