Dr. Vijay Desai
Emergency Medicine in Watseka, Illinois
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 48+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Vijay Desai, MD,PHD, is an Emergency Medicine specialist in Watseka, Illinois. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1976, having over 48 years of diverse experience, especially in Emergency Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Franciscan Healthcare - Munster, Illinois Valley Community Hospital, Ottawa Regional Hospital & Healthcare Center, Saint Francis Medical Center, Silver Cross Hospital And Medical Centers. Dr. Vijay Desai accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (630) 321-8300 to request Dr. Vijay Desai the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Vijay Desai |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
0244120475 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns 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
- Emergency Medicine (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 48 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.
- Doctor of Philosophy (PHD)
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A doctorate in any discipline except medicine, or sometimes theology.
Education and Training
- Dr. Vijay Desai graduated from medical school in 1976.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1497748040
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, August 30, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, July 16, 2007
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. Vijay Desai
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Munster, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Peru, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Ottawa, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Peoria, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| New Lenox, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Practice Locations
200 E Fairman Ave
Watseka, IL 60970-1644
Phone: (630) 321-8300
Fax: (630) 321-8750
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, October 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, July 16, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
Update Data guide.
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