Dr. Himanshu G Desai

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 25+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Himanshu G Desai, MD, is a Pulmonary Disease specialist in Shreveport, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1999, having over 25 years of diverse experience, especially in Pulmonary Disease. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Christus Coushatta Health Care Center, Christus Health Shreveport - Bossier, Minden Medical Center, Natchitoches Regional Medical Center, Willis Knighton Medical Center. Dr. Himanshu G Desai also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Pulmonary And Critical Care Specialists, L.L.C. Dr. Himanshu G Desai accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (318) 797-8777 to request Dr. Himanshu G Desai the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 7829 Youree Dr
Shreveport, LA 71105-5505

Phone 1: (318) 797-8777
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Himanshu G Desai
Gender Male
PECOS ID 2163498148
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

  • Pulmonary Disease (primary specialty)
  • Critical Care (Intensivists)

Experience

  • Over 25 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. Himanshu G Desai graduated from medical school in 1999.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1710976592
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, October 14, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, March 13, 2012

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. Himanshu G Desai

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Himanshu G Desai has been primarily specialized in Pulmonary Disease for over 25 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease
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    Pulmonary Disease
    An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Pulmonary And Critical Care Specialists, L.L.C


Practice Locations

7829 Youree Dr
Shreveport, LA 71105-5505
Phone: (318) 797-8777
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, March 13, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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