Alok Desh, ALOK DESH
Alok Desh, ALOK DESH has practiced hospitalist for 15+ years, working in independent practice. A Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine graduate since 2011, he brings 15+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
Recent · 90dNPPES updated 2026-02-05 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1201 W 38th St, Austin, TX 78705-1006
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
185
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
29
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
56
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $4k
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2011
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
Board certified · Feb 4, 2026
CMS-verified certification date
15 years in practice
Experienced
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Taxonomy: 208M00000X
Education & Training
Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine (Class of 2011)
Mailing address
4515 Seton Center Pkwy Ste 215, Austin, TX 78759-5785
Differs from practice location
Virtual Hospitalist Care With Alok Desh
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Alok Desh for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Austin required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Alok Desh
Dr. Desh is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Austin, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (512) 324-1864.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Alok Desh
Practice Location
1201 W 38th St, Austin, TX 78705-1006
Mailing Address
4515 Seton Center Pkwy Ste 215, Austin, TX 78759-5785
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