Dr. David N. Desertspring , MD
Anesthesiology • Tacoma, WA
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. David Desertspring, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Tacoma, WA. With approximately 41 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1985, Dr. Desertspring delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1901 S. UNION AVENUE.
Dr. Desertspring is affiliated with Benefis Hospitals Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
1901 S. Union Avenue
Allenmore Hospital & Medical Center
Tacoma, WA 98405
Medicare Profile & Education
Other
1985
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Tacoma, WA
Practicing in Tacoma, WA (1746 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
00812
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope
|
35 | 35 | $792.25 | $99.07 |
|
00731
Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
|
33 | 33 | $1051.95 | $136.55 |
|
00811
Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
|
14 | 14 | $963.84 | $128.51 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2021-02-03NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X
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.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X
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.
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Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Benefis Hospitals Inc
1101 26th St S, Great Falls, MT 594055161
Phone: 4064555000
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Anesthesiology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Anesthesiology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Anesthesiology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Anesthesiology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Career & Practice History Timeline
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 1901 S. UNION AVENUE, ALLENMORE HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER, TACOMA, WA 98405 (Tel: 2534596611)
Registered at 1303 38TH AVENUE CT NW, GIG HARBOR, WA 983357738 (Tel: 2535098740)
Recorded as DAVID DESERTSPRING, M.D.
Anesthesiology (License #MD 00048897 in WA)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
1303 38th Avenue Ct Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 983357738
Phone: 2535098740
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