Dr. Shaunak Subhash Desai

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 20+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Shaunak Subhash Desai, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Palo Alto, California. He attended and graduated from Northwestern University Medical School in 2004, having over 20 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Hoag Orthopedic Institute. Dr. Shaunak Subhash Desai accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (650) 723-6796 to request Dr. Shaunak Subhash Desai the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 770 Welch Rd
Suite 400
Palo Alto, CA 94304-1511

Phone 1: (650) 723-6796
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Shaunak Subhash Desai
Gender Male
PECOS ID 0749474088
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own 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

  • Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)
  • Hand Surgery

Experience

  • Over 20 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • 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. Shaunak Subhash Desai attended and graduated from Northwestern University Medical School in 2004.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1174733802
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, January 7, 2013

Quality Reporting

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

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Shaunak Subhash Desai has been primarily specialized in Hand Surgery for over 20 years of experience.
  • Orthopaedic Surgery / Hand Surgery
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    Hand Surgery
    An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Orthopaedic Surgery
    An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.


Affiliated Hospitals


Practice Locations

770 Welch Rd
Suite 400
Palo Alto, CA 94304-1511

Phone: (650) 723-6796
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, January 7, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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