Dr. Dirghayu Desai

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 42+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Dirghayu Desai Jr., PT,MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Chesapeake, Virginia. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1982, having over 42 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center, Sentara Obici Hospital, Chesapeake General Hospital, Sentara Careplex Hospital, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Dr. Dirghayu Desai also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Bayview Physician Services, Pc, Dirghayu Desai Md Pc, Sentara Medical Group. Dr. Dirghayu Desai may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Dirghayu Desai at 736 Battlefield N Blvd to request Dr. Dirghayu Desai the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 736 Battlefield N Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23320-4941
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Dirghayu Desai Jr.
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1658565387
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He maybe 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 42 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Physical Therapist (PT)
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    Physical Therapist
    Physical therapists, sometimes called PTs, help injured or ill people improve their movement and manage their pain. These therapists are often an important part of rehabilitation and treatment of patients with chronic conditions or injuries.
  • 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. Dirghayu Desai graduated from medical school in 1982.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1932110277
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, August 11, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, June 27, 2008

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not 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 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. Dirghayu Desai

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Dirghayu Desai has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 42 years of experience.
  • 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

  • Bayview Physician Services, Pc
  • Dirghayu Desai Md Pc
  • Sentara Medical Group


Practice Locations

736 Battlefield N Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23320-4941
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, February 20, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, June 27, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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