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CHAITRI DESAI
NPI 1093392938
Pediatrics in Tacoma, WA

Active since March 26, 2021PECOS Enrolled
1148 BROADWAY STE 100, TACOMA, WA 98402(253) 471-4553 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 17, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 17, 2024, Jun 22, 2021, Mar 26, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Chaitri Desai NPPES

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

CHAITRI DESAI (NPI 1093392938) is an individual pediatrics provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD61563958) and active in the NPI registry since March 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1093392938
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameCHAITRI DESAI
Location Address1148 BROADWAY STE 100Tacoma, WA 98402-3518
Mailing Address1148 Broadway Ste 100Tacoma, WA 98402-3518 · (253) 471-4553
Phone(253) 471-4553
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMarch 26, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJune 17, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 17, 2024
✔ NPI 1093392938 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WA · MD61563958✔ Licensed in KS · 94-10528✔ Licensed in MO · 2021020561
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
1148 BROADWAY STE 100, Tacoma, WA 98402
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

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 (PECOS)

Chaitri Desai is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Chaitri Desai reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Multicare Health System
0.7 mi
Neurological Surgery
915 6TH AVE, STE 200
Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 4,383 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1497766638 (253) 403-7277

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98402 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$88.29 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $22.07 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.78 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $25.19 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

MRS. LORI M WELLER CNP
Nurse Practitioner
1148 BROADWAY STE 100
TACOMA, WA 98402
Pierce County (253) 589-7030
LISA PRICE RDH
Dental Hygienist
1148 BROADWAY STE 100
TACOMA, WA 98402
Pierce County (253) 268-1184
JENNIFER TABAKIN MD
Pediatrics
1148 BROADWAY STE 100
TACOMA, WA 98402
Pierce County (253) 597-4550
MAI PHUONG NGOC NGUYEN D.D.S.
Dentist
1148 BROADWAY STE 100
TACOMA, WA 98402
Pierce County (253) 268-1170
ASHLEY BURKHAMER RN
Registered Nurse
1148 BROADWAY STE 100
TACOMA, WA 98402
Pierce County (253) 471-4553
MR. JOHN M GARCIA PA C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1148 BROADWAY STE 100
TACOMA, WA 98402
Pierce County (253) 722-2161
JESSICA ROSE SKELTON DO
Family Medicine
1148 BROADWAY STE 100
TACOMA, WA 98402
Pierce County (253) 722-2161
JUSTIN S LEAS APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1148 BROADWAY STE 100
TACOMA, WA 98402
Pierce County (253) 441-4742

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 Chaitri Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chaitri Desai is 1093392938. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 26, 2021.

Where is Chaitri Desai located?

Chaitri Desai practices at 1148 Broadway Ste 100, Tacoma, WA 98402. The listed phone number is (253) 471-4553.

What is Chaitri Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Chaitri Desai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chaitri Desai is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Chaitri Desai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chaitri Desai reassigns Medicare benefits to Multicare Health System (Tacoma, WA). 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 Chaitri Desai's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Chaitri Desai accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Chaitri Desai 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 Chaitri Desai was last updated on June 17, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.