Dr. Akshay M Desai

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 44+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Akshay M Desai, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Saint Petersburg, Florida. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1980, having over 44 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Bayfront Health - St Petersburg. Dr. Akshay M Desai also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including American Family And Geriatric Care Pa. Dr. Akshay M Desai accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (727) 527-8788 to request Dr. Akshay M Desai the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 5880 49th St N
Suite 101 N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709-2148

Phone 1: (727) 527-8788

Fax: (727) 527-8828


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Akshay M Desai
Gender Male
PECOS ID 0547167355
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

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 44 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. Akshay M Desai graduated from medical school in 1980.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1124047428
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, July 18, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, October 12, 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 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.
  • MHI - He does 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. Akshay M Desai

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Akshay M Desai has been primarily specialized in Geriatric Medicine for over 44 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
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    Geriatric Medicine
    An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • American Family And Geriatric Care Pa


Practice Locations

5880 49th St N
Suite 101 N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709-2148

Phone: (727) 527-8788
Fax: (727) 527-8828
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


5880 49th N St
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709-2142
Phone: (727) 527-8788
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 Monday, October 12, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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