Dr. Stephen Desantis
General Surgery in Mission Viejo, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 47+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Stephen Desantis, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Mission Viejo, California. He attended and graduated from University Of California, Ucla School Of Medicine in 1978, having over 47 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Madera Community Hospital, Mission Hospital Regional Med Center, Saddleback Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Stephen Desantis also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Acute Care Surgery Medical Group Inc. Dr. Stephen Desantis accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (949) 364-1007 to request Dr. Stephen Desantis the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Stephen Desantis |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
9234254020 |
| 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
- General Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 47 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. Stephen Desantis attended and graduated from University Of California, Ucla School Of Medicine in 1978.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1366442584
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, July 29, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, May 18, 2010
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 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.
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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. Stephen Desantis
Medical Licenses
Dr. Stephen Desantis has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 47 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
| G40996A | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Madera, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Mission Viejo, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Laguna Hills, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Acute Care Surgery Medical Group Inc
| Acute Care Surgery Medical Group Inc | 71 |
Practice Locations
26732 Crown Valley Pkwy
Suite 351
Mission Viejo, CA 92691-6306
Phone: (949) 364-1007
Fax: (949) 364-6057
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
27700 Medical Ctr Rd
Mission Viejo, CA 92691-6426
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, June 16, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, May 18, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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