Klu C Descalzo

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Klu C Descalzo is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner based in Washington, DC with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(202) 877-7000Washington, DC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Klu C Descalzo has practiced nursing for 12+ years, working in independent practice. She has been in practice for 12+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, kidney disease, and diabetes (per CMS data).

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Contact & Location

Practice Location

110 Irving St Nw, Washington, DC 20010-3017

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

76.6%

District of Columbia avg: 80.4 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.2 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

47

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

499

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,743

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $311k

Percentile rankings compared against 449 reporting peers in District of Columbia.

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, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Diabetes.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+34%)64%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+26%)60%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-13%)57%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+35%)57%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+35%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+10%)32%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-2%)30%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-21%)28%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-21%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · May 31, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 12 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerAcute Care in WashingtonPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

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Taxonomy: 363LA2100X

Virtual Acute Care Care With Klu C Descalzo

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Klu C Descalzo for blood pressure monitoring, kidney care follow-ups, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Washington 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 Klu C Descalzo

NPI records show Dr. Descalzo as active with telehealth listed in Washington, DC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (202) 877-7000.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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