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Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD

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(Dr. Shaunak Subhash Desai, M.D.)

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

22 Corporate Plaza Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660

(949) 722-5009

Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD is an orthopedist in Newport Beach, CA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD is affiliated with Hoag and Newport Orthopedic Institute.

Office Locations

Newport Orthopedic Institute

22 Corporate Plaza Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660

(949) 722-5009

(949) 630-4900

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

brachioradialis tendon release

open surgery

In 2023, Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD performed more brachioradialis (forearm muscle) tendon release, and open surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 10%

By Volume:

immobilization treatment

tendon surgery

upper extremity surgery

In 2023, Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD performed more immobilization treatment, tendon surgery, and upper extremity surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

injections

joint aspiration

nerve surgery

open carpal tunnel surgery

open reduction and internal fixation for distal radius fracture

trigger finger surgery

By Affordability:

fasciectomy

fracture surgery

nerve decompression surgery

nerve procedures

nerve surgery

open reduction and internal fixation for distal radius fracture

palmar fasciectomy

partial palmar fasciectomy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD performed more injections, joint aspiration, nerve surgery, open carpal tunnel surgery, open reduction and internal fixation for distal radius fracture, and trigger finger surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for fasciectomy (fascia removal), fracture surgery, nerve decompression surgery, nerve procedures, nerve surgery, open reduction and internal fixation for distal radius fracture, palmar fasciectomy, and partial palmar fasciectomy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD treated as an orthopedist in Newport Beach, CA during 2012 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	20
diagnostic evaluation	37
doctor visit	602
fracture surgery	11
hip imaging	47
hospital care	42
immobilization	38
injections	62
inpatient care	42
lower extremity surgery	11
manual therapy	654
musculoskeletal imaging	159
nerve procedures	20
open surgery	20
pelvic imaging	44
rehabilitation	661
tendon surgery	15
upper extremity surgery	35
X-rays	203

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD treated as an orthopedist in Newport Beach, CA during 2013 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	33
decompression surgery	13
diagnostic evaluation	14
doctor visit	674
hip imaging	21
hospital care	19
immobilization	62
injections	125
inpatient care	19
manual therapy	219
musculoskeletal imaging	127
nerve procedures	13
open surgery	13
pelvic imaging	34
rehabilitation	223
tendon surgery	19
upper extremity surgery	32
X-rays	161

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	340
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	193
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	63
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD treated as an orthopedist in Newport Beach, CA during 2014 were X-rays, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	65
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	801
fracture surgery	12
hip imaging	28
hospital care	41
immobilization	67
injections	157
inpatient care	41
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	12
musculoskeletal imaging	141
nerve procedures	21
open surgery	45
pelvic imaging	45
reconstructive surgery	12
tendon surgery	39
upper extremity surgery	60
X-rays	174

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	287

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	416
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	230
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	81
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD in 2014

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD treated as an orthopedist in Newport Beach, CA during 2015 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	107
decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	990
fracture surgery	11
hospital care	11
immobilization	63
injections	245
inpatient care	11
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	16
musculoskeletal imaging	141
nerve procedures	22
open surgery	45
pelvic imaging	23
tendon surgery	43
upper extremity surgery	76
X-rays	148

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	462
Female	712

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1064
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	50
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	586
From 75 to 84	406
85 and over	156
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD treated as an orthopedist in Newport Beach, CA during 2016 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	149
decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	992
immobilization	60
injections	274
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	17
musculoskeletal imaging	100
nerve procedures	20
open surgery	34
removal of internal scar tissue	43
tendon surgery	90
upper extremity surgery	110
X-rays	83

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	339

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	482
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	24
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	294
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	56
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD in 2016

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD treated as an orthopedist in Newport Beach, CA during 2017 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	136
decompression surgery	25
doctor visit	1100
fracture surgery	14
immobilization	122
injections	255
musculoskeletal imaging	72
nerve procedures	25
open surgery	56
removal of internal scar tissue	42
tendon surgery	88
upper extremity surgery	127
X-rays	72

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	227
Female	389

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	543
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	34
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	320
From 75 to 84	197
85 and over	84
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD treated as an orthopedist in Newport Beach, CA during 2018 were injections, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and tendon surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	154
decompression surgery	32
doctor visit	1107
fracture surgery	15
immobilization	100
injections	358
musculoskeletal imaging	68
nerve procedures	32
open surgery	65
removal of internal scar tissue	83
tendon surgery	149
upper extremity surgery	196
X-rays	68

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	400

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	569
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	38
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	341
From 75 to 84	216
85 and over	81
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD treated as an orthopedist in Newport Beach, CA during 2019 were injections, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and tendon surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	203
decompression surgery	45
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	1377
excision	13
fracture surgery	24
immobilization	150
injections	412
joint surgery	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	14
musculoskeletal imaging	29
nerve procedures	45
open surgery	95
removal of internal scar tissue	91
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
tendon surgery	182
upper extremity surgery	238
X-rays	15

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	306
Female	513

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	718
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	43
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	426
From 75 to 84	281
85 and over	96
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD in 2019

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD treated as an orthopedist in Newport Beach, CA during 2020 were injections, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and tendon surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	180
decompression surgery	32
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	1237
excision	13
fracture surgery	29
hospital care	13
immobilization	140
injections	398
inpatient care	13
joint surgery	13
nerve procedures	32
open surgery	92
removal of internal scar tissue	65
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
tendon surgery	146
upper extremity surgery	194

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	278
Female	473

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	650
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	40
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	394
From 75 to 84	260
85 and over	76
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD in 2020

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD treated as an orthopedist in Newport Beach, CA during 2021 were injections, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and tendon surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	181
decompression surgery	34
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	1307
fracture surgery	22
immobilization	105
injections	409
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	12
musculoskeletal imaging	12
nerve procedures	34
open surgery	83
removal of internal scar tissue	46
tendon surgery	133
upper extremity surgery	189

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	324
Female	503

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	710
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	53
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	434
From 75 to 84	288
85 and over	86
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD in 2021

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD treated as an orthopedist in Newport Beach, CA during 2022 were injections, aspiration, immobilization and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	220
decompression surgery	41
diagnostic procedures	34
doctor visit	1388
fracture surgery	18
immobilization	138
injections	474
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	12
musculoskeletal imaging	12
nerve procedures	41
open surgery	81
tendon surgery	78
upper extremity surgery	137

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	339
Female	536

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	762
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	41
Other	42
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	410
From 75 to 84	337
85 and over	110
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	4
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD treated as an orthopedist in Newport Beach, CA during 2023 were injections, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	166
decompression surgery	53
diagnostic procedures	36
doctor visit	1285
excision	11
fracture surgery	24
immobilization	105
injections	415
joint surgery	11
musculoskeletal imaging	29
nerve procedures	53
open surgery	104
tendon surgery	88
upper extremity surgery	176
X-rays	29

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	339
Female	523

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	748
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	46
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	420
From 75 to 84	339
85 and over	91
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD in 2023

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	3
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD treated as an orthopedist in Newport Beach, CA were rehabilitation, manual therapy, injections and aspiration.

aspiration	144
decompression surgery	29
diagnostic evaluation	25
diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	1071
excision	12
fracture surgery	18
hip imaging	32
hospital care	25
immobilization	95
injections	298
inpatient care	25
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	11
manual therapy	436
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	13
musculoskeletal imaging	80
nerve procedures	29
open surgery	61
pelvic imaging	36
reconstructive surgery	12
rehabilitation	442
removal of internal scar tissue	61
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
tendon surgery	89
upper extremity surgery	130
X-rays	105

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Female	409
Male	252

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	32
Non-Hispanic White	583
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	12
Other	14

**Age**
75 to 84	228
85 and over	81
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	337

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. He completed residency at Henry Ford Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

Residency: Henry Ford Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Hoag

Newport Orthopedic Institute

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, Anthem, Blue Shield, United Healthcare and Scan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Aetna

Anthem

Blue Shield

United Healthcare

Scan

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Newport Beach, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Shaunak S. Desai, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medartis Inc.	$13,853 Aptus $13,853
Arthrex, Inc.	$3,175 $3,175
Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$2,717 XIAFLEX $2,717
Skeletal Dynamics LLC	$2,038 Implate $2,038
AXOGEN	$873 AxoGuard Nerve Protector $442	AxoGuard Nerve Connector $247	AxoTouch $99	NERVE CUFF $85
Other	$4,299 Recon-Upper Extremity Metal $1,040	XIAFLEX $296	Mako $166	AEQUALIS $164	Extremities $143	Other $2,489

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$14,497
Food and Beverage	$5,408
Education	$4,451
Consulting Fee	$2,000
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$500
Other	$99

Biography

Dr. Shaunak Desai is a hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist in Newport Beach, CA. Dr. Desai's average rating from his patients is 4.0 stars (out of 5). He seems to honor Blue Shield, Anthem, Blue California, and more. He attended Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine and subsequently trained at Henry Ford Hospital for residency. His professional affiliations include Greater Newport Physicians and Hoag. According to Doctor.com, Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients at his office in Newport Beach, CA.