Dr. Darius C Desai
Surgical Oncology in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 32+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Darius C Desai, MD,FACS, is a Surgical Oncology specialist in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1992, having over 32 years of diverse experience, especially in Surgical Oncology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Pocono Medical Center, St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem, St Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus, St Luke's Warren Hospital, St Luke's Quakertown Hospital. Dr. Darius C Desai also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including St Lukes Physician Group Inc. Dr. Darius C Desai accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Darius C Desai at 800 Ostrum St to request Dr. Darius C Desai the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Darius C Desai |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
7911922463 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Surgical Oncology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 32 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
- FACS
Education and Training
- Dr. Darius C Desai attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1992.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1669486882
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, July 27, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Darius C Desai
Medical Licenses
Dr. Darius C Desai has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 32 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
| MD057469L | Pennsylvania |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Bethlehem, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Easton, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Phillipsburg, New Jersey | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Quakertown, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- St Lukes Physician Group Inc
| St Lukes Physician Group Inc | 550 |
Practice Locations
800 Ostrum St
Fountain Hill, PA 18015-1015
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Thursday, June 16, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, April 26, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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