DR. DESCARTES LI MD
NPI 1962454157
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in San Francisco, CA

Active since May 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
74.46/100
CMS Quality Rating
401 PARNASSUS AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143(415) 476-3762(415) 502-2661 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 8, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Descartes Li Md NPPES

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

DR. DESCARTES LI MD (NPI 1962454157) is an individual psychiatry provider in San Francisco, California, licensed in California (G80376) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962454157
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. DESCARTES LICredential: MD
Location Address401 PARNASSUS AVESan Francisco, CA 94143-2211
Mailing Address1635 Divisadero Street, Suite 625, Box 1821San Francisco, CA 94143-0001 · (415) 476-4029 · Fax (415) 476-4150
Fax(415) 502-2661
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, San Francisco School Of MedicineGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateMay 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 8, 2015
NPI 1962454157 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License Licensed in CA · G80376
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
401 PARNASSUS AVE, San Francisco, CA 94143

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare PIN00G803760CA
Medicaid00G803760CA
Medicare UPING01993CA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Descartes Li 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 ID6103889050
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041110001287
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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
80 services28 patients
Therapy using electrical currents 90870
Therapy using electrical currents, also known as electrotherapy, involves applying small electrical pulses to your body to stimulate healing. It can help manage pain, improve circulation, repair tissues, and strengthen muscles. It's a safe, non-invasive treatment often used in physical therapy.
61 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94143 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
$202.35 typical visit price
range $69.00 – $202.35
Typical copayment $50.58 (range $17.25 – $50.58)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$84.91 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.46
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $5.86 – $41.61)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

74.46/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability76
Improvement Activities40
Cost46.68

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.

Psychologist (Clinical)
401 PARNASSUS AVE, LP 488
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Social Worker (Clinical)
401 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
401 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Psychiatric Hospital
401 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Clinical Neuropsychologist
401 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
401 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Psychologist (Clinical)
401 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Psychologist
401 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143

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 Descartes Li's NPI number?

The NPI number for Descartes Li is 1962454157. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 16, 2006.

Where is Descartes Li located?

Descartes Li practices at 401 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143. The listed phone number is (415) 476-3762.

What is Descartes Li's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Descartes Li enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Descartes Li 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Descartes Li was last updated on April 8, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.