Dr. Dana R Desser
Orthopedic Surgery in West Palm Beach, Florida
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 22+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Dana R Desser Jr., MD,DO, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in West Palm Beach, Florida. He attended and graduated from Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2002, having over 22 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Good Samaritan Medical Center, Bethesda Hospital East, Palms West Hospital, Wellington Regional Medical Center. Dr. Dana R Desser also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Center For Bone And Joint Surgery Of The Palm Beaches, P.a.. Dr. Dana R Desser accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Dana R Desser at 10131 W Forest Hill Blvd to request Dr. Dana R Desser the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Dana R Desser Jr. |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
5092878264 |
| 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)
Experience
- Over 22 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.
- Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).
Education and Training
- Dr. Dana R Desser attended and graduated from Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2002.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1073714333
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, May 31, 2007
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, May 10, 2016
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 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. Dana R Desser
Medical Licenses
Dr. Dana R Desser has been primarily specialized in Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery for over 22 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
click for detail Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons deal with reconstructive procedures such as joint arthroplasty (i.e., hip and knee), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and a variety of other adult reconstructive surgical procedures.
| OS10461 | Florida |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
click for detail 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.
| OS10461 | Florida |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| West Palm Beach, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Boynton Beach, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Loxahatchee, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Wellington, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Center For Bone And Joint Surgery Of The Palm Beaches, P.a.
| Center For Bone And Joint Surgery Of The Palm Beaches, P.a. | 13 |
Practice Locations
10131 W Forest Hill Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33414-6109
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, December 20, 2013, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, May 10, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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