WILLIAM C DESCHER MD
NPI 1316983943
Anesthesiology in Gulfport, MS

Q: What is the provider's specialty?

The provider's specialty is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Active since June 21, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

351 COWAN RD, GULFPORT, MS 39507(228) 875-6115 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

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About William C Descher Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

WILLIAM C DESCHER MD (NPI 1316983943) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Gulfport, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (15345) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Singing River Health System, and is a graduate of University Of Alabama School Of Medicine (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316983943

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameWILLIAM C DESCHERCredential: MD

Location Address351 COWAN RDGulfport, MS 39507

Mailing Address7 Sauvolle CtOcean Springs, MS 39564 · (228) 875-6115

Phone(228) 875-6115

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 1994

Enumeration DateJune 21, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007

✔ NPI 1316983943 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in MS · 15345

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

351 COWAN RD, Gulfport, MS 39507

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

William C Descher Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9739224452

PECOS Enrollment IDI20101117001132

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 19

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the 2024 & 2026 CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.

58 services58 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

55 services52 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.

41 services41 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.

41 services41 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 00910

Anesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.

36 services36 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body 00400

Anesthesia for procedures on the skin of your arms, legs, and front body is a service that numbs the area being treated. This ensures you don't feel pain during procedures like biopsies, stitches, or minor surgeries. It's administered through a small injection or a topical cream.

35 services35 patients

Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812

Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.

29 services29 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790

Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.

21 services21 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve 64447

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.

21 services21 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle 64415

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.

18 services18 patients

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402

Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.

17 services17 patients

Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest 00520

Anesthesia for a closed chest procedure involves the use of medications to block sensation, ensuring you don't feel pain during the procedure. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (part of your body is numbed). This helps maintain comfort and safety.

15 services15 patients

Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest 01926

Anesthesia is given before an x-ray of the brain, heart, or chest artery to ensure comfort and stillness. It helps to eliminate discomfort or pain during the procedure. It's administered by a trained professional, ensuring a safe and smooth procedure.

15 services15 patients

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142

Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.

14 services14 patients

Anesthesia for total hip replacement 01214

Anesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.

13 services13 patients

Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 00670

Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.

12 services12 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back 00300

Anesthesia for procedures on skin, muscles, or nerves of the head, neck, and upper back involves using medication to numb the area or make you unconscious during the procedure. This ensures you don't feel pain or discomfort. It's safe and monitored by professionals.

11 services11 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones 01480

Anesthesia for procedures on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones involves administering medication to block pain and sensation in these areas. This allows doctors to perform necessary treatments or surgeries without causing discomfort. The type of anesthesia used can vary based on the specific procedure.

11 services11 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810

Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Singing River Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Pascagoula, MS

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number250040

Location2809 Denny AvenuePascagoula, MS 39581 · Jackson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Singing River Gulfport

Acute Care Hospitals · Gulfport, MS

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number250123

Location15200 Community RoadGulfport, MS 39503 · Harrison County

Emergency services

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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