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Nephrology

David J. Desoto, MD

Works at hospitals in Hot Springs, AR · Mena, AR · Camden, AR · Arkansas

Summary

David J. Desoto, MD (Nephrology) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in Hot Springs, AR, Mena, AR and Camden, AR. NPI 1598745846. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about David J. Desoto, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

NephrologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
31Years since medical school (graduated 1995)
Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Arkansas Renal Group PAGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does David J. Desoto work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists David J. Desoto at 4 hospitals: CHI St. Vincent Hospital Hot Springs, Mena Regional Health System, National Park Medical Center and Ouachita County Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does David J. Desoto see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Hot Springs, AR. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is David J. Desoto's specialty?
Medicare lists Nephrology as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
Does David J. Desoto accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David J. Desoto accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for David J. Desoto?
(501) 624-6000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is David J. Desoto's NPI number?
1598745846. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where David J. Desoto works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists David J. Desoto at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where David J. Desoto is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists David J. Desoto as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Arkansas Renal Group PA16 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nephrologists in Hot Springs

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hot Springs, AR — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
Graduation year1995
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1598745846
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians