Dr. Kaniksha Shekhar Desai

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 14+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Kaniksha Shekhar Desai, MD, is an Endocrinology specialist in Columbia, South Carolina. She attended and graduated from medical school in 2010, having over 14 years of diverse experience, especially in Endocrinology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Community Hospital Of The Monterey Peninsula, Palmetto Health Richland, Stanford Hospital. Dr. Kaniksha Shekhar Desai also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Department Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kaniksha Shekhar Desai accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (803) 540-1000 to request Dr. Kaniksha Shekhar Desai the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2 Medical Park Rd
Columbia, SC 29203-6876

Phone 1: (803) 540-1000

Fax: (803) 540-1075
Map and Directions


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Kaniksha Shekhar Desai
Gender Female
PECOS ID 2769621937
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Endocrinology (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 14 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. Kaniksha Shekhar Desai graduated from medical school in 2010.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1316266778
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, May 25, 2010
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She 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 - She 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 - She 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 - She 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. Kaniksha Shekhar Desai

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Kaniksha Shekhar Desai has been primarily specialized in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism for over 14 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
    click for detail
    Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
    An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.
  • Internal Medicine / Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
    click for detail
    Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
    An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Department Of Internal Medicine


Practice Locations

2 Medical Park Rd
Columbia, SC 29203-6876
Phone: (803) 540-1000
Fax: (803) 540-1075
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, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, January 26, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

Contact Dr. Kaniksha Shekhar Desai by phone: (803) 540-1000 for verification, detailed information, or booking an appointment before going to.



See more related doctors and physicians



Reviews

Dr. Kaniksha Shekhar Desai [NPI: 1316266778]Endocrinology, Internal Medicine

Most visited doctors