2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1619979572 D.O.
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JOHN ARDESIA, D.O.

Internal Medicine Physician in FT MYERS, Florida. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
11K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

JOHN ARDESIA, D.O. filed 10,857 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in FT MYERS, Florida, prescribing 91% generic.

11K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

JOHN ARDESIA, D.O.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

10,857 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOHN ARDESIA, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about JOHN ARDESIA, D.O.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/11/2005

NPI 1619979572

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

10,857 300% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Florida

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within Florida

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Internal Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

JOHN ARDESIA, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 16271 BASS RD, FT MYERS, FL, 33908, with a listed phone of (239) 343-7100. NPI 1619979572 was issued on 08/11/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ARDESIA most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 10,857 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,209 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $724K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

16271 BASS RD
FT MYERS, FL 33908

Provider Details

NPI 1619979572
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/11/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOHN ARDESIA, D.O. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

LEE HEALTH SYSTEM INC
CAPE CORAL, FL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JOHN ARDESIA, D.O.. To verify JOHN ARDESIA, D.O.'s current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

JOHN ARDESIA, D.O. — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 10,857 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

10,857
Total Claims
$724K
Total Drug Cost
1,209
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
27,903
Total Day Supply
817,518
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$530K
Generic Drug Cost
$192K
Antibiotic Claims
339

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.26
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 47, 65-74: 424, 75-84: 571, 85+: 167

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What JOHN ARDESIA, D.O. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
668
Amlodipine Besylate
574
Rosuvastatin Calcium
551
Atorvastatin Calcium
476
Losartan Potassium
388
Pantoprazole Sodium
357
Lisinopril
297
Metoprolol Succinate
275
Sertraline Hcl
251
Metformin Hcl
235

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How JOHN ARDESIA, D.O. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

JOHN ARDESIA, D.O.'s 10,857 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Florida

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ARDESIA.

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN ARDESIA, D.O.'s specialty?
JOHN ARDESIA, D.O. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in FT MYERS, Florida. Credentials: D.O..
How much does JOHN ARDESIA, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN ARDESIA, D.O. wrote 10,857 Medicare Part D claims totaling $724K in drug costs for 1,209 beneficiaries.
Where is JOHN ARDESIA, D.O. located?
JOHN ARDESIA, D.O. is located at 16271 BASS RD, FT MYERS, FL, 33908. Phone: (239) 343-7100.
What is JOHN ARDESIA, D.O.'s NPI number?
JOHN ARDESIA, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619979572, issued on 08/11/2005.
Does JOHN ARDESIA, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOHN ARDESIA, D.O.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $530K in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOHN ARDESIA, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN ARDESIA, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN ARDESIA, D.O. accept Medicare?
JOHN ARDESIA, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 10,857 Part D claims and 1,209 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN ARDESIA, D.O.'s credentials?
JOHN ARDESIA, D.O.'s NPI is 1619979572 with credentials D.O.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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