Dr Sohum Desai, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Harlingen, TX

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Dr Sohum Desai, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Harlingen, Texas. He went to Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine and graduated in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Neurohospitalist Of Mcallen, Pllc and his current practice location is 2121 Pease St Ste 406, Harlingen, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 389-4060.

Dr Sohum Desai is licensed to practice in Texas (license number Q9799) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1700106721.

Contact Information

Dr Sohum Desai, MD
2121 Pease St Ste 406,
Harlingen, TX 78550-8338
(956) 389-4060
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Sohum Desai
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience14 Years
Location2121 Pease St Ste 406, Harlingen, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Sohum Desai attended and graduated from Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1700106721
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/02/2010
  • Last Update Date: 11/22/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1254610421
  • Enrollment ID: I20170222001352

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Sohum Desai such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1700106721NPI-NPPES
367555501MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery BP10038004 (Texas)Secondary
207T00000XNeurological Surgery Q9799 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company LlcHarlingen, TXHospital
Valley Regional Medical CenterBrownsville, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Neurohospitalist Of Mcallen, Pllc52940856845

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Sohum Desai allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNeurohospitalist Of Mcallen, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1609395334
PECOS PAC ID: 5294085684
Enrollment ID: O20180905003172

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Sohum Desai is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Sohum Desai, MD
6710 W Expressway 83 Ste 254,
Harlingen, TX 78552-3624

Ph: (956) 244-1980		Dr Sohum Desai, MD
2121 Pease St Ste 406,
Harlingen, TX 78550-8338

Ph: (956) 389-4060

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