2026 NPPES data Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician NPI 1487766416 D.O.
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MICHELINA DESANTI, D.O.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in COLUMBIA, New Jersey. 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
163
Medicare Part D claims · 58 beneficiaries · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician avg: 179
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

MICHELINA DESANTI, D.O. filed 163 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in COLUMBIA, New Jersey, prescribing 81% generic.

163
Part D claims, 2023
81%
generic prescribing

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MICHELINA DESANTI, D.O.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

163 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

MICHELINA DESANTI, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about MICHELINA DESANTI, D.O.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/31/2006

NPI 1487766416

Primary specialty

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

Mid-sized

44,313 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

163 9% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 179

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician share within New Jersey

1. Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Obstetrics & Gynecology 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).

MICHELINA DESANTI, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 576 STATE ROUTE 94, COLUMBIA, NJ, 07832, with a listed phone of (908) 496-9400. NPI 1487766416 was issued on 08/31/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DESANTI 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 163 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 58 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $26K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% 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.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 44,313 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 179 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

576 STATE ROUTE 94
COLUMBIA, NJ 07832

Provider Details

NPI 1487766416
Specialty Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/31/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MICHELINA DESANTI, D.O. — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 163 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.

163
Total Claims
$26K
Total Drug Cost
58
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
378
Total Day Supply
10,820
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$13K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.82
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MICHELINA DESANTI, 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
Risedronate Sodium Dr
Risedronate Sodium
37
Raloxifene Hcl
33
Estradiol
19
Alendronate Sodium
14
Risedronate Sodium
13

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

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Overview

How MICHELINA DESANTI, D.O. fits within the Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.

44,313
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
179
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHELINA DESANTI, D.O.'s 163 claims are below the specialty average of 179.

Nearby Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as DESANTI.

Compare Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHELINA DESANTI, D.O.'s specialty?
MICHELINA DESANTI, D.O. specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician and practices in COLUMBIA, New Jersey. Credentials: D.O..
How much does MICHELINA DESANTI, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHELINA DESANTI, D.O. wrote 163 Medicare Part D claims totaling $26K in drug costs for 58 beneficiaries.
Where is MICHELINA DESANTI, D.O. located?
MICHELINA DESANTI, D.O. is located at 576 STATE ROUTE 94, COLUMBIA, NJ, 07832. Phone: (908) 496-9400.
What is MICHELINA DESANTI, D.O.'s NPI number?
MICHELINA DESANTI, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487766416, issued on 08/31/2006.
Does MICHELINA DESANTI, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHELINA DESANTI, D.O.'s prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $13K in brand drug costs.
How many Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 44,313 Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider writes 179 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHELINA DESANTI, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHELINA DESANTI, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Risedronate Sodium Dr, Raloxifene Hcl, Estradiol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHELINA DESANTI, D.O. accept Medicare?
MICHELINA DESANTI, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 163 Part D claims and 58 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHELINA DESANTI, D.O.'s credentials?
MICHELINA DESANTI, D.O.'s NPI is 1487766416 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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

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

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