William Descher, MD
NPI 1316983943 · Anesthesiology Physician · Gulfport, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Descher, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Gulfport, MS (NPI 1316983943).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316983943
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 15345 (MS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
494 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 56 | $67 |
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 44 | $58 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Small and Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00813 | 42 | $76 |
| Anesthesia for Exam of Colon Using an Endoscope00812 | 39 | $48 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 36 | $60 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 30 | $58 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-21
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Descher's NPI number?
- William Descher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316983943, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Descher's specialty?
- William Descher is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Descher located?
- William Descher's practice location on file with NPPES is 351 Cowan Rd, Gulfport, MS 39507.
- What is William Descher's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Descher is (228) 875-6115.
- Does William Descher accept Medicare?
- William Descher is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Descher's NPI active?
- Yes — William Descher's NPI (1316983943) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.