Laura A. Desanctis, PA-C
Laura A. Desanctis is a Physician Assistant based in Jacksonville, FL with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across FL can see Laura a. Desanctis, PA-C in person in Jacksonville or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been in practice for 11+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 81.9/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 36% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Federal MIPS score higher than 53% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
15255 Max Leggett Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32218-7273
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Florida, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202381.9/100
Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.7 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in FloridaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better11.26%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+6.2 pts)
11.26% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.4%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
183
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
65
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
151
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $26k
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
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, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
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.
Board certified · Dec 15, 2019
Self-reported via NPPES
11 years in practice
Established
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Taxonomy: 363A00000X
Mailing address
2367 Alderman Oaks Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32224-1170
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 501319
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Medical Care With Laura a. Desanctis
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Laura a. Desanctis for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Jacksonville 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 Laura a. Desanctis
Dr. Desanctis is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Jacksonville, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (904) 244-0411.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Laura a. Desanctis
Practice Location
15255 Max Leggett Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32218-7273
Mailing Address
2367 Alderman Oaks Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32224-1170
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