Jean Desse, M.D
NPI 1770536229 · Hospitalist Physician · Gretna, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jean Desse, M.D is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Gretna, LA (NPI 1770536229).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770536229
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 07002R (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-18
- Last updated
- 2008-10-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jean Desse's NPI number?
- Jean Desse's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770536229, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jean Desse's specialty?
- Jean Desse is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jean Desse located?
- Jean Desse's practice location on file with NPPES is 2500 Belle Chasse Highway, Gretna, LA 70056.
- What is Jean Desse's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jean Desse is (504) 392-3131.
- Does Jean Desse accept Medicare?
- Jean Desse is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jean Desse's NPI active?
- Yes — Jean Desse's NPI (1770536229) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-10-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.