Dr Sohum Desai, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Harlingen, TX

Dr Sohum Desai, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Harlingen, Texas. He went to Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine and graduated in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Bhs Physicians Network Inc and his current practice location is 2121 Pease St Ste 406, Harlingen, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 389-4060.

Dr Sohum Desai is licensed to practice in Texas (license number Q9799) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1700106721.

Contact Information

Dr Sohum Desai, MD
2121 Pease St Ste 406,
Harlingen, TX 78550-8338
(956) 389-4060
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Sohum Desai
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience14 Years
Location2121 Pease St Ste 406, Harlingen, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Sohum Desai attended and graduated from Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1700106721
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/02/2010
  • Last Update Date: 11/22/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1254610421
  • Enrollment ID: I20170222001352

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Sohum Desai such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1700106721NPI-NPPES
367555501MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery BP10038004 (Texas)Secondary
207T00000XNeurological Surgery Q9799 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company LlcHarlingen, TXHospital
Doctors Hospital At RenaissanceEdinburg, TXHospital
Valley Baptist Medical Center- BrownsvilleBrownsville, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bhs Physicians Network Inc7315019593585

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Entity NameBhs Physicians Network Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598958431
PECOS PAC ID: 7315019593
Enrollment ID: O20080703000069

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Sohum Desai, MD
6710 W Expressway 83 Ste 254,
Harlingen, TX 78552-3624

Ph: (956) 244-1980
Dr Sohum Desai, MD
2121 Pease St Ste 406,
Harlingen, TX 78550-8338

Ph: (956) 389-4060

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