Dr. Parul S Desai
Ophthalmology in McAllen, Texas
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 38+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Parul S Desai, MD,PA,MD PA, is an Ophthalmology specialist in McAllen, Texas. She attended and graduated from medical school in 1986, having over 38 years of diverse experience, especially in Ophthalmology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Doctors Hospital At Renaissance. Dr. Parul S Desai also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Parul S Desai Md Pa. Dr. Parul S Desai accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Parul S Desai at 244 Lindberg to request Dr. Parul S Desai the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Parul S Desai |
Gender |
Female |
PECOS ID |
5597723262 |
Sole Proprietor |
Yes - She owns 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
- Ophthalmology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 38 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
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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.
- Physician Assistant (PA)
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Physician assistant, practice medicine on a team under the supervision of physicians and surgeons. They are formally educated to examine patients, diagnose injuries and illnesses, and provide treatment.
- MD PA
Education and Training
- Dr. Parul S Desai graduated from medical school in 1986.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1972599504
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, July 10, 2014
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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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.
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EHR - She 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 - 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.
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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. Parul S Desai
Medical Licenses
Dr. Parul S Desai has been primarily specialized in Ophthalmology for over 38 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Ophthalmology
click for detail Ophthalmology An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
| L9674 | Texas |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Edinburg, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Parul S Desai Md Pa | 1 |
Practice Locations
244 Lindberg
McAllen, TX 78501-2920
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, October 31, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, July 10, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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