DESMOND JY WAH MD
NPI 1366673568
Hospitalist in Batesville, IN

Q: What is Desmond Wah's NPI number?

The NPI number for Desmond Wah is 1366673568. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 5, 2009. The provider is also known as Desmond Wah MD.

Q: What is Desmond Wah's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Desmond Wah was last updated on January 16, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since August 05, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

321 MITCHELL AVE, BATESVILLE, IN 47006(812) 934-6624 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 16, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 16, 2023, May 2, 2022, Jan 11, 2021 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Desmond Jy Wah Md NPPES

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

DESMOND JY WAH MD (NPI 1366673568) is an individual hospitalist provider in Batesville, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01073560A) and active in the NPI registry since August 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Margaret Mary Community Hospital Inc, and is a graduate of Loma Linda University School Of Medicine (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1366673568

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameDESMOND JY WAHCredential: MD

Location Address321 MITCHELL AVEBatesville, IN 47006-8909

Mailing AddressPo Box 236Batesville, IN 47006-0236 · (812) 933-5441

Phone(812) 934-6624

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSLoma Linda University School Of MedicineGraduated 2009

Enumeration DateAugust 5, 2009

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 16, 20237 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 16, 2023

✔ NPI 1366673568 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in IN · 01073560A

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

321 MITCHELL AVE, Batesville, IN 47006

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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Desmond Wah Md

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter 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

Desmond Jy Wah 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 ID5496901787

PECOS Enrollment IDI20180118002365

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 7

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

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

92 services88 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

86 services82 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

67 services48 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

66 services47 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

45 services44 patients

Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.

22 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Margaret Mary Community Hospital Inc

Critical Access Hospitals · Batesville, IN

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number151329

Location321 Mitchell AveBatesville, IN 47006 · Franklin County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 47006 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$122.49 typical visit price

range $53.07 – $161.76

Typical copayment $30.62 (range $13.26 – $40.44)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$94.22 typical visit price

range $16.93 – $132.22

Typical copayment $23.55 (range $4.23 – $33.05)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

3 suppliers46 claims46 services$22.44 avg. paid by Medicare

Respiratory suction pump, home model, portable or stationary, electric E0600

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

1 supplier11 claims11 services$31.55 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

3 suppliers37 claims37 services$103.25 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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