KARL C DESCH MD
NPI 1023032398
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Ann Arbor, MI
About Karl C Desch Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
KARL C DESCH MD (NPI 1023032398) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in Ann Arbor, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4301078541) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Other Identifiers 3
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Karl C Desch Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Karl Desch reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
- 2,377 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109
Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS
Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.
What is Karl Desch's NPI number?
The NPI number for Karl Desch is 1023032398. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 27, 2006.
Where is Karl Desch located?
Karl Desch practices at 1500 E Medical Center Dr 8th Floor C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI 48109. The listed phone number is (734) 763-4109.
What is Karl Desch's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.
Is Karl Desch enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Karl Desch is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
Which organization bills Medicare for Karl Desch's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karl Desch reassigns Medicare benefits to Regents Of The University Of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Karl Desch's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Karl Desch accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and 1 other insurer list Karl Desch as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Karl Desch was last updated on August 8, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.
# Karl C Desch, MD · NPI 1023032398
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine physician in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since July 27, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1023032398 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** July 27, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine · taxonomy 2080N0001X
- **State license:** 4301078541 (Michigan)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR, 8TH FLOOR C.S. MOTT CHILDRENS HOSPITAL, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-4254
- **Phone:** (734) 763-4109
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** Regents Of The University Of Michigan (NPI 1003848144, Ann Arbor, MI), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** August 8, 2012
- **Other identifiers:** Medicare UPIN I44783; Medicare ID-Type Unspecified OH16103397 (MI); Medicaid 4789809 (MI)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1023032398) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.