DR. KUNAL DESAI M.D.
NPI 1063708428
Anesthesiology in Los Angeles, CA

Q: What is Kunal Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kunal Desai is 1063708428. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2011.

Q: What is Kunal Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kunal Desai was last updated on May 12, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.

Active since June 23, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1225 WILSHIRE BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90017(213) 977-2121 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 12, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Dr. Kunal Desai M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. KUNAL DESAI M.D. (NPI 1063708428) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Los Angeles, California, licensed in California (A122658) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Pottstown Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063708428

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. KUNAL DESAICredential: M.D.

Location Address1225 WILSHIRE BLVDLos Angeles, CA 90017-1901

Mailing Address210 N Tustin AveSanta Ana, CA 92705-3807 · (714) 347-1000 · Fax (714) 647-1245

Phone(213) 977-2121

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011

Enumeration DateJune 23, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateMay 12, 2016

✔ NPI 1063708428 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A122658

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

1225 WILSHIRE BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90017

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Kunal Desai M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID749571651

PECOS Enrollment IDI20190829001166

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Kunal Desai reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Samaritan Anesthesiology Medical Group

Same address

Anesthesiology

1225 WILSHIRE BLVD
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
48 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1982792743 (800) 883-7243

Society Hill Anesthesia Consultants, PC

2,395 mi

Anesthesiology

800 SPRUCE ST
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
353 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1427003219 (215) 829-5664

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 17

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812

Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.

91 services90 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

86 services81 patients

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 01922

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.

62 services61 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.

55 services55 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.

48 services48 patients

Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm 00410

Anesthesia for a procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm ensures you won't feel pain during the treatment. It can be general, where you're completely asleep, or local, numbing only a specific area. Your vital signs are monitored to ensure safety during the procedure.

34 services29 patients

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620

This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.

31 services31 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 00840

Anesthesia for a lower abdomen procedure involves medication to eliminate pain during surgery. You might be awake but relaxed and pain-free, or you may be completely unconscious. It's administered to ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.

30 services29 patients

Anesthesia for insertion of permanent heart pacemaker 00530

Anesthesia for a permanent heart pacemaker insertion helps to ensure comfort and calmness during the procedure. It's typically a local anesthetic, numbing the area where the pacemaker is inserted. Sedation may also be given to help you relax. You'll be awake, but may not remember the procedure.

26 services25 patients

Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 00537

Anesthesia for a procedure to assess heart electrical activity helps ensure comfort and relaxation. It involves administering medication that either numbs a specific area or makes you sleep temporarily. This allows doctors to safely examine your heart's electrical signals without causing discomfort.

24 services23 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790

Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.

24 services24 patients

Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest 00520

Anesthesia for a closed chest procedure involves the use of medications to block sensation, ensuring you don't feel pain during the procedure. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (part of your body is numbed). This helps maintain comfort and safety.

19 services19 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 00910

Anesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.

19 services19 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body 00400

Anesthesia for procedures on the skin of your arms, legs, and front body is a service that numbs the area being treated. This ensures you don't feel pain during procedures like biopsies, stitches, or minor surgeries. It's administered through a small injection or a topical cream.

16 services16 patients

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142

Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.

15 services15 patients

Anesthesia for placement or revision of blood flow shunt 01844

Anesthesia for blood flow shunt placement or revision ensures comfort during the procedure. It involves medication to numb or induce sleep, preventing pain or discomfort. It's safe, monitored by professionals, and tailored to individual needs.

15 services15 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.

12 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Pottstown Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Pottstown, PA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390123

Location1600 East High StreetPottstown, PA 19464 · Montgomery County

Emergency services

Phoenixville Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Phoenixville, PA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number390127

Location140 Nutt RoadPhoenixville, PA 19460 · Chester County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Pennsylvania Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Philadelphia, PA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390226

Location800 Spruce StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19107 · Philadelphia County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

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Emergency Medicine