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DR. PURNAHAMSI DESAI M.D.
NPI 1093978231
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in New York, NY

Active since July 08, 2008PECOS Enrolled
530 1ST AVE STE 7A, NEW YORK, NY 10016(212) 263-7477 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 23, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 23, 2021, Nov 10, 2015 (2 updates tracked since 2015).

About Dr. Purnahamsi Desai M.d. NPPES

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

DR. PURNAHAMSI DESAI M.D. (NPI 1093978231) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (266240) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1093978231
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. PURNAHAMSI DESAICredential: M.D.
Location Address530 1ST AVE STE 7ANew York, NY 10016-6402
Mailing Address530 1st Ave Ste 7aNew York, NY 10016-6402 · (212) 263-7477
Phone(212) 263-7477
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJuly 8, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 23, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 23, 2021
✔ NPI 1093978231 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080N0001X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NY · 266240✔ Licensed in FL · ME120832
Definition
A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.
530 1ST AVE STE 7A, New York, NY 10016
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Purnahamsi Yedavalli M.d.

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)

Dr. Purnahamsi 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 Purnahamsi Desai reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

New York University
1,039 mi
Cardiovascular Disease
3301 QUANTUM BLVD
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 7,712 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1285826438 (877) 648-2964

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

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 Purnahamsi Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Purnahamsi Desai is 1093978231. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 8, 2008. The provider is also known as Dr. Purnahamsi Yedavalli M.D..

Where is Purnahamsi Desai located?

Purnahamsi Desai practices at 530 1st Ave Ste 7A, New York, NY 10016. The listed phone number is (212) 263-7477.

What is Purnahamsi Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Is Purnahamsi Desai enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Purnahamsi Desai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Purnahamsi Desai reassigns Medicare benefits to New York University (Boynton Beach, FL). 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 Purnahamsi Desai's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Purnahamsi Desai was last updated on March 23, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.