Dr. Descartes Li

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 31+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Descartes Li, MD, is a Psychiatry specialist in San Francisco, California. He attended and graduated from University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine in 1993, having over 31 years of diverse experience, especially in Psychiatry. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Ucsf Medical Center. Dr. Descartes Li also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Ucsf Psychiatry, University Of California San Francisco Medical Center. Dr. Descartes Li accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (415) 476-3762 to request Dr. Descartes Li the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 401 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143-2211

Phone 1: (415) 476-3762
Phone 2: (415) 476-7000

Fax: (415) 502-2661


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Descartes Li
Gender Male
PECOS ID 6103889050
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

  • Psychiatry (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 31 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. Descartes Li attended and graduated from University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine in 1993.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1962454157
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, April 8, 2015

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. Descartes Li

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Descartes Li has been primarily specialized in Psychiatry for over 31 years of experience.
  • Psychiatry & Neurology / Psychiatry
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    Psychiatry
    A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Ucsf Psychiatry
  • University Of California San Francisco Medical Center


Practice Locations

401 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143-2211
Phone: (415) 476-3762
Phone 2: (415) 476-7000
Fax: (415) 502-2661
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


8 Koret Way
San Francisco, CA 94143-2218
Phone: (415) 476-1000
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


2330 Post St
San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: (415) 476-4029
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


2380 Sutter St
San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: (415) 476-1000
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


505 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143-2204
Phone: (415) 476-1000
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


350 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94117-0001
Phone: (415) 476-1000
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


1600 Divisadero St
San Francisco, CA 94115-3066
Phone: (415) 476-1000
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


400 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143-0810
Phone: (415) 476-1000
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


533 Pamassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143-0001
Phone: (415) 476-1000
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


1500 Owen St
San Francisco, CA 94143-2334
Phone: (415) 476-1000
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 Wednesday, April 8, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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