Dr. Desmond O Ikondu
Emergency Medicine in Harlingen, Texas
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 27+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Desmond O Ikondu, MD, is an Emergency Medicine specialist in Harlingen, Texas. He attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1997, having over 27 years of diverse experience, especially in Emergency Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Doctors Hospital At Renaissance, Knapp Medical Center, South Texas Health System. Dr. Desmond O Ikondu also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Rio Grande Emergency Physicians Pllc. Dr. Desmond O Ikondu does not accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Desmond O Ikondu at 5501 S Expressway 77 Emergency Department to request Dr. Desmond O Ikondu the information (advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Desmond O Ikondu |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
0840254702 |
Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself. |
Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does not accept Medicare assignment. |
Medical Specialties
- Emergency Medicine (primary specialty)
- Family Practice
Experience
- Over 27 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.
Education and Training
- Dr. Desmond O Ikondu attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1997.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1053393983
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, October 10, 2013
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 not 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. Desmond O Ikondu
Medical Licenses
Dr. Desmond O Ikondu has been primarily specialized in Family Medicine for over 27 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
click for detail Family Medicine Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
| L1348 | Texas |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
click for detail Emergency Medicine An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
| L1348 | Texas |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Edinburg, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Weslaco, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Edinburg, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Rio Grande Emergency Physicians Pllc
| Rio Grande Emergency Physicians Pllc | 5 |
Practice Locations
5501 S Expressway
77 Emergency Department
Harlingen, TX 78550-3213
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, December 17, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, October 10, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Desmond O Ikondu [NPI: 1053393983]Emergency Medicine, Family Practice