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POOJA DESAI M.D.
NPI 1093945172
Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology in Dallas, TX

Active since July 22, 2009PECOS Enrolled
12201 MERIT DR STE 550, DALLAS, TX 75251(972) 331-9700(972) 331-9833 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 25, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 25, 2023, Jan 27, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Pooja Desai M.d. NPPES

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

POOJA DESAI M.D. (NPI 1093945172) is an individual pediatric cardiology provider in Dallas, Texas, licensed in Texas (S7417) and active in the NPI registry since July 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1093945172
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0202X
Provider Legal NamePOOJA DESAICredential: M.D.
Location Address12201 MERIT DR STE 550Dallas, TX 75251-3131
Mailing Address12201 Merit Dr Ste 550Dallas, TX 75251-3131 · (972) 331-9700 · Fax (972) 331-9833
Phone(972) 331-9700
Fax(972) 331-9833
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 22, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 25, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 25, 2023
✔ NPI 1093945172 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0202X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · S7417✔ Licensed in KS · 04-37769
Definition
A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care to patients with cardiovascular problems. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing and evaluating the structural and functional assessment of the heart and blood vessels, and the clinical evaluation of cardiovascular disease.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License BP10034801 (TX)
12201 MERIT DR STE 550, Dallas, TX 75251
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan and more.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)

Pooja Desai M.d. 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 Pooja Desai reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Dallas Physician Medical Services For Children Inc
8.2 mi
Pediatrics
1935 MEDICAL DISTRICT DR
Dallas, TX 75235
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 424 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1194153650 (214) 456-7000

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 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

WILLIAM PENNOCK LAIRD II MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
12201 MERIT DR STE 550
DALLAS, TX 75251
Dallas County (972) 331-9700
DR. AMIT JAI VERMA M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
12201 MERIT DR STE 550
DALLAS, TX 75251
Dallas County (972) 331-9700
ALAN SING M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
12201 MERIT DR STE 550
DALLAS, TX 75251
Dallas County (972) 331-9700
W PENNOCK LAIRD MD PA
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
12201 MERIT DR STE 550
DALLAS, TX 75251
Dallas County (972) 331-9700

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 Pooja Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Pooja Desai is 1093945172. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 22, 2009.

Where is Pooja Desai located?

Pooja Desai practices at 12201 Merit Dr Ste 550, Dallas, TX 75251. The listed phone number is (972) 331-9700.

What is Pooja Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Cardiology, with taxonomy code 2080P0202X.

Is Pooja Desai enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Pooja Desai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Pooja Desai reassigns Medicare benefits to Dallas Physician Medical Services For Children Inc (Dallas, TX). 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 Pooja Desai's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Pooja Desai accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Providence Health Plan and WellPoint list Pooja 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 Pooja Desai was last updated on January 25, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.