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DIANA DESAI MD
NPI 1124319876
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Hershey, PA

Q: What is Diana Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Diana Desai is 1124319876. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 29, 2011.

Q: What is Diana Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Diana Desai was last updated on August 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 days 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 April 29, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

91.25/100

CMS Quality Rating

500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY, PA 17033(800) 243-1455 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Diana Desai Md NPPES

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

DIANA DESAI MD (NPI 1124319876) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania, licensed in Missouri (2026036854) and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Staten Island University Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124319876

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X

Provider Legal NameDIANA DESAICredential: MD

Location Address500 UNIVERSITY DRHershey, PA 17033-2360

Mailing AddressPo Box 858Hershey, PA 17033-0858 · (800) 243-1455

Phone(800) 243-1455

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011

Enumeration DateApril 29, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 7, 2026

NPPES CertifiedAugust 7, 2026

✔ NPI 1124319876 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 5

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X

License✔ Licensed in MO · 2026036854

Definition

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Also ListedPathology · Blood Banking & Transfusion MedicineTaxonomy 207ZB0001X · License 01097007A (IN), 2026036854 (MO)

Also ListedPathology · Clinical PathologyTaxonomy 207ZC0006X · License MD455275 (PA)

Also ListedPathology · Chemical PathologyTaxonomy 207ZP0104X · License 01097007A (IN), 2026036854 (MO)

Also ListedPathology · Clinical Pathology/Laboratory MedicineTaxonomy 207ZP0105X · License 01097007A (IN)

500 UNIVERSITY DR, Hershey, PA 17033

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Diana Desai Md 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 ID3375857444

PECOS Enrollment IDI20180524000581

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Blood bank physician services for cross match and/or evaluation and written report 86077

Blood bank physician services for cross match involve testing your blood against donor blood to ensure compatibility before a transfusion. The evaluation includes a detailed analysis of your blood type and antibodies. A written report will be provided, summarizing the findings.

202 services112 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Staten Island University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Staten Island, NY

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number330160

Location475 Seaview AvenueStaten Island, NY 10305 · Richmond County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 17033 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

$126.34 typical visit price

range $54.64 – $166.87

Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$96.82 typical visit price

range $17.33 – $135.84

Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

91.25/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

74.92

Promoting Interoperability

91.67

Improvement Activities

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.

MR. DANIEL MICHAEL WEISS I PA-C

Physician Assistant

500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (717) 531-7299

NICOLE SWALLOW M.D.

Internal Medicine

500 UNIVERSITY DR, H088
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (717) 531-1692

NEERAV GOYAL M.D.

Otolaryngology

500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (717) 531-8521

KARIMA C FITZGERALD M.D.

Surgery (Trauma Surgery)

500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (717) 531-8887

DR. ANTHONY SIMON BONAVIA M.D.

Anesthesiology (Critical Care Medicine)

500 UNIVERSITY DR, BOX 3951, DAVISON BLDG, TRENT DRIVE
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (717) 531-8521

DR. HIROKO SHIKE MD

Pathology (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)

500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (717) 531-8615

MARIUM TARIQ M.D.

Family Medicine

500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (717) 531-8521

KANTHI BANGALORE KRISHNA MBBS

Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)

500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (800) 243-1455

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 Diana Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Diana Desai is 1124319876. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 29, 2011.

Where is Diana Desai located?

Diana Desai practices at 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033. The listed phone number is (800) 243-1455.

What is Diana Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Diana Desai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Diana Desai is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Diana Desai accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Diana 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.

Is Diana Desai affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Diana Desai is affiliated with Staten Island University Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Diana Desai was last updated on August 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 days 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.