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ANANTH DESIKACHARLU M.D
NPI 1679656326
Anesthesiology in New Orleans, LA

Active since October 23, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1415 FOUCHER STREET, TOURO INFIRMARY, DEPT. OF ANESTHESIOLOGY, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115(504) 897-8308 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Ananth Desikacharlu M.d NPPES

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

ANANTH DESIKACHARLU M.D (NPI 1679656326) is an individual anesthesiology provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (13298R) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Touro Infirmary, and is a graduate of Other (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679656326
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameANANTH DESIKACHARLUCredential: M.D
Location Address1415 FOUCHER STREET, TOURO INFIRMARY, DEPT. OF ANESTHESIOLOGYNew Orleans, LA 70115
Mailing Address1 Falcon DrMandeville, LA 70471-2952 · (985) 727-3105
Phone(504) 897-8308
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateOctober 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1679656326 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 13298R
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.
1415 FOUCHER STREET, New Orleans, LA 70115
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINP00087609LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HMO Louisiana.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

Ananth Desikacharlu M.d 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 ID8628027257
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050120000588
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 2

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.

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.
15 services15 patients
Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Touro Infirmary

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190046
Location1401 Foucher StreetNew Orleans, LA 70115 · Orleans County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Ananth Desikacharlu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ananth Desikacharlu is 1679656326. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 23, 2006.

Where is Ananth Desikacharlu located?

Ananth Desikacharlu practices at 1415 Foucher Street Touro Infirmary, Dept. Of Anesthesiology, New Orleans, LA 70115. The listed phone number is (504) 897-8308.

What is Ananth Desikacharlu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Ananth Desikacharlu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ananth Desikacharlu is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Ananth Desikacharlu accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana list Ananth Desikacharlu as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Ananth Desikacharlu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ananth Desikacharlu is affiliated with Touro Infirmary.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ananth Desikacharlu was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.