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JEAN DESSE M.D
NPI 1770536229
Hospitalist in Gretna, LA

Active since May 18, 2006PECOS Enrolled
2500 BELLE CHASSE HIGHWAY, GRETNA, LA 70056(504) 392-3131 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 29, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Jean Desse M.d NPPES

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

JEAN DESSE M.D (NPI 1770536229) is an individual hospitalist provider in Gretna, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.07002R) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770536229
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameJEAN DESSECredential: M.D
Location Address2500 BELLE CHASSE HIGHWAYGretna, LA 70056
Mailing Address1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 · (504) 842-4000
Phone(504) 392-3131
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 29, 2008
✔ NPI 1770536229 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · MD.07002R
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.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 07002R (LA)
2500 BELLE CHASSE HIGHWAY, Gretna, LA 70056
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Other Identifiers 6

Medicare PIN514437061LA
Medicaid1358401LA
Medicare UPINB63070LA
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified51443LA · Medicare Provider Number
Medicaid02277763MS
Medicare PIN51443LA

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 (PECOS)

Jean Desse M.d is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70056 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
$128.88 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.22 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

KRISTIN A. HERBERT MD
Emergency Medicine
2500 BELLE CHASSE HIGHWAY
GRETNA, LA 70056
Jefferson Parish (504) 392-3131
JAMIE PARK PA-C
Physician Assistant
2500 BELLE CHASSE HIGHWAY
GRETNA, LA 70056
Jefferson Parish (504) 392-3131
JEFFREY ANDREW BORCHARDT MD
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
2500 BELLE CHASSE HIGHWAY
GRETNA, LA 70056
Jefferson Parish (504) 391-5157
NICHOLAS ELLIOTT FORTH MD
Anesthesiology
2500 BELLE CHASSE HIGHWAY
GRETNA, LA 70056
Jefferson Parish (504) 391-5157
KUROSH A. SAFAVI MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2500 BELLE CHASSE HIGHWAY
GRETNA, LA 70056
Jefferson Parish (504) 391-5177
DR. ELIZABETH CATHERINE SKEINS MD
Emergency Medicine
2500 BELLE CHASSE HIGHWAY
GRETNA, LA 70056
Jefferson Parish (504) 391-5454
BRUCE SEYMOUR TORRANCE III MD
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
2500 BELLE CHASSE HIGHWAY
GRETNA, LA 70056
Jefferson Parish (504) 391-5275
JOHN P D'HEMECOURT JR. MD
Anesthesiology
2500 BELLE CHASSE HIGHWAY
GRETNA, LA 70056
Jefferson Parish (504) 391-5157

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 Jean Desse's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jean Desse is 1770536229. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 18, 2006.

Where is Jean Desse located?

Jean Desse practices at 2500 Belle Chasse Highway, Gretna, LA 70056. The listed phone number is (504) 392-3131.

What is Jean Desse's specialty?

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

Is Jean Desse enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jean Desse is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Jean Desse accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana list Jean Desse 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jean Desse was last updated on October 29, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.