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Dr. William Descher, MD

Anesthesiologist

Pascagoula, MS

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Descher, Anesthesiologist in Pascagoula, MS?

    Dr. William Descher, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Pascagoula, MS with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Descher completed his residency at Univ Of Fl Coll Of Med, Anesthesiology. Dr. Descher is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Descher’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Descher’s office at (228) 818-0563.

    Where did Dr. Descher go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Fl Coll Of Med, Anesthesiology

    Is Dr. Descher board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. William Descher, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Descher speak?

    Dr. Descher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Descher typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Descher diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Descher. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Weeks of Pregnancy
    • Pregnancy
    • Unspecified Gestational Age
    • Unknown Pregnancy Duration
    • Undetermined Weeks Pregnant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3A00: Weeks of gestation of pregnancy not specified

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Descher typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Descher performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Descher. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Descher accept my insurance?

    Dr. Descher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (228) 818-0563 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Descher accept in Pascagoula, MS?

    Dr. Descher in Pascagoula, MS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Mississippi Select Health Care

    • Molina Healthcare

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    Where is Dr. Descher's office located?

    Dr. William Descher's Primary Practice

    2809 Denny Ave

    Pascagoula, MS 39581

    (228) 818-0563

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    Dr. William Descher's Practice 2

    351 Cowan Rd

    Gulfport, MS 39507

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    What is Dr. Descher's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Descher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316983943.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Descher?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Descher

    What is Dr. William Descher's specialty?

    Dr. Descher is an Anesthesiologist near Pascagoula, MS.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. William Descher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Descher is affiliated with Singing River Pascagoula Hospital, Singing River Gulfport which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Dr. William Descher accepting new patients in Pascagoula, MS?

    Yes, Dr. William Descher is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Descher offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Descher's office at (228) 818-0563 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. William Descher?

    Please contact Dr. Descher's office at (228) 818-0563 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Descher's office located?

    Dr. Descher's offices are located in Pascagoula, MS and Gulfport, MS.

    Which board certifications does Dr. William Descher have?

    Dr. William Descher is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.