DAVID DESOTO M.D. – NPI #1598745846
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

DAVID DESOTO is a physician located in HOT SPRINGS, AR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1598745846 to DAVID DESOTO on January 20, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Jan 15, 2020. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for DAVID DESOTO below.

NPI Profile for
DAVID DESOTO

NPI Number
1598745846
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
DAVID DESOTO
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
115 WRIGHTS ST
HOT SPRINGS, AR 71913-6240
Phone: (501) 321-9803 Fax: (501) 321-0710
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 15, 2020

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Identifiers

Identifiers for DAVID DESOTO

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDAR141471001
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 AR E2557

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Additional Information

Education
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN NEW ORLEANS - Graduated 1995
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
DAVID DESOTO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER-ARKADELPHIA
      3050 TWIN RIVERS DRIVE
      ARKADELPHIA, AR 71923
    • NATIONAL PARK MEDICAL CENTER
      1910 MALVERN AVENUE
      HOT SPRINGS, AR 71901
    • ST VINCENT HOT SPRINGS
      300 WERNER STREET
      HOT SPRINGS, AR 71903
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • DAVITA DEGRAY DIALYSIS
      312 PROFESSIONAL PARK DR STE H
      ARKADELPHIA, AR 71923
    • DAVITA HOT SPRINGS DIALYSIS
      115 WRIGHTS ST STE A
      HOT SPRINGS, AR 71913
    • DAVITA MENA DIALYSIS CENTER
      1200 CRESTWOOD CIR
      MENA, AR 71953
  • LONG-TERM CARE HOSPITAL
    • CHRISTUS DUBUIS HOSPITAL OF HOT SPRINGS
      300 WERNER STREET, 3RD FLOOR
      HOT SPRINGS, AR 71913

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