Dr. Viren Desai

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 38+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Viren Desai, MD, is a Pulmonary Disease specialist in Clifton, New Jersey. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1986, having over 38 years of diverse experience, especially in Pulmonary Disease. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Carepoint Health-Christ Hospital, Clara Maass Medical Center, Saint Clare's Hospital, St Joseph's Regional Medical Center, St Mary's Hospital Passaic. Dr. Viren Desai also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Pulmonary And Sleep Care Associates Of Northern New Jersey, Llc. Dr. Viren Desai accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (973) 546-2088 to request Dr. Viren Desai the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 467 Clifton Ave
Clifton, NJ 07011-3263

Phone 1: (973) 546-2088


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Viren Desai
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8527008317
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

  • Pulmonary Disease (primary specialty)
  • Critical Care (Intensivists)
  • Internal Medicine
  • Sleep Medicine

Experience

  • Over 38 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. Viren Desai graduated from medical school in 1986.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1568401636
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, June 5, 2006

Quality Reporting

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

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Viren Desai has been primarily specialized in Pulmonary Disease for over 38 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.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Pulmonary And Sleep Care Associates Of Northern New Jersey, Llc


Practice Locations

467 Clifton Ave
Clifton, NJ 07011-3263
Phone: (973) 546-2088
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. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Viren Desai [NPI: 1568401636]Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care (Intensivists), Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine

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