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.
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
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
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202366.81/100
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 = better96.3%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.5 pts)
Top 10% of reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
30
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription 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.
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.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
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
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$24 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 Jo C Desantis's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1988
New York Medical College
38 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
New York Medical College (Class of 1988)
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.
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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Contact Jo C Desantis
Practice Location
75 Vanderbilt Ave Continuing Day Treatment, Staten Island, NY 10304-2604
Mailing Address
75 Vanderbilt Ave, Staten Island, NY 10304-2604
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