Dr. Kirit R Desai

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 48+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Kirit R Desai, MD, is a Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) specialist in Tehachapi, California. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1976, having over 48 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology). He is affiliated with many hospitals including Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Bakersfield Heart Hospital, Tehachapi Hospital, San Joaquin Community Hospital, Mercy Hospital. Dr. Kirit R Desai also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Central Cardiology Medical Clinic. Dr. Kirit R Desai accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Kirit R Desai at 20111 W Valley Blvd to request Dr. Kirit R Desai the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 20111 W Valley Blvd
Tehachapi, CA 93561-8747


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Kirit R Desai
Gender Male
PECOS ID 7911810312
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

  • Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 48 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. Kirit R Desai graduated from medical school in 1976.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1649459124
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, October 31, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, October 29, 2009

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does 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. Kirit R Desai

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Kirit R Desai has been primarily specialized in Cardiovascular Disease for over 48 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
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    Cardiovascular Disease
    An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Central Cardiology Medical Clinic


Practice Locations

20111 W Valley Blvd
Tehachapi, CA 93561-8747
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


20211 W Valley Blvd
Tehachapi, CA 93561-6748
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, February 27, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, October 29, 2009. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Kirit R Desai [NPI: 1649459124]Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)