Michael Degaetano, DO
NPI 1881660454ActiveIndividual· Internal Medicine, Nephrology· San Antonio, TX
Internal Medicine, Nephrology (DO) in San Antonio, Texas, trained at New York College of Osteo Medicine of New York Institute of Technology (class of 1995). Their prescriptions cost Medicare Part D more than their services did: $1,271,581 for 4,352 claims, against $286,117 paid for services in 2024. Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals LP was the largest of 19 companies reporting payments in 2025, $2,313 in all, mostly food and beverage.
Overview
| NPI | 1881660454 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Entity type | Individual |
| Credential | DO |
| Sole proprietor | No |
| NPI issued | Feb 24, 2006 |
| Last updated in NPPES | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Certified by provider | Oct 26, 2022 |
Specialties and licenses
| Taxonomy | Code | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Medicine, Nephrology Primary | 207RN0300X | M1624 | TX |
Exclusion screening
| List | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-OIG LEIE · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | Checked by NPI and by name + state |
| North Carolina Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| New York OMIG · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Ohio Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Pennsylvania Medicheck · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Washington HCA · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
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Medicare
| Enrollment (PECOS) | Enrolled Practitioner - Nephrology (TX) |
|---|---|
| Accepts assignment | Yes (participating) |
Medicare services in 2024
| Medicare patients | 514 |
|---|---|
| Services billed | 4,241 across 32 procedure codes |
| Paid by Medicare | $286,117 |
Part D prescriptions in 2024
| Prescriptions (claims) | 4,352 · 8,502 30-day fills |
|---|---|
| Patients | 538 |
| Total drug cost | $1,271,581 |
| Generic share | 73% of claims |
Education and affiliations
| Medical school | New York College of Osteo Medicine of New York Institute of Technology |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1995 |
| Medicare specialty | Nephrology |
Medical group
- Renal Associates, P.A.Seguin, TX · 40 clinicians
Hospital affiliations
- Christus Santa Rosa Medical CenterSan Antonio, TX
- Methodist HospitalSan Antonio, TX
- Methodist Hospital Stone OakSan Antonio, TX
- Westover Hills Baptist HospitalSan Antonio, TX
Other facilities
- Fkc Alamo RanchDialysis facility · San Antonio, TX
- Fresenius Medical Care Westover HillsDialysis facility · San Antonio, TX
Industry payments (Open Payments)
- 2025$2,313 · 136 payments from 19 companies
- 2024$2,457 · 137 payments from 21 companies
Top paying companies in 2025
| Company | Amount | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | $437.53 | 29 |
| Opko Pharmaceuticals, LLC | $202.79 | 19 |
| Calliditas Therapeutics US Inc. | $191.57 | 8 |
| Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc. | $175.35 | 9 |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | $173.77 | 8 |
What the 2025 payments were for
- Food and Beverage$2,313 · 136 payments
Receiving payments does not imply wrongdoing. What Open Payments covers ·original records
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