Dr. Jean Desse

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 46+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Jean Desse Jr., MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Lacombe, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1978, having over 46 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, Halifax Health Medical Center. Dr. Jean Desse also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Halifax Healthcare Systems Inc, Medical Foundation Of Central Mississippi Inc, Rockledge Hospitalist Services Llc. Dr. Jean Desse accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Jean Desse at 64030 Hwy 434 to request Dr. Jean Desse the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 64030 Hwy
434
Lacombe, LA 70445-3456
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Jean Desse Jr.
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8820054356
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

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 46 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    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. Jean Desse graduated from medical school in 1978.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1770536229
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, May 18, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Jean Desse

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Jean Desse has been primarily specialized in Hospitalist for over 46 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Hospitalist
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    Hospitalist
    Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Halifax Healthcare Systems Inc
  • Medical Foundation Of Central Mississippi Inc
  • Rockledge Hospitalist Services Llc


Practice Locations

64030 Hwy
434
Lacombe, LA 70445-3456

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 Friday, December 20, 2013, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, October 29, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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