MS. NIRJA DESAI PA
NPI 1124697123
Physician Assistant in Helotes, TX

Q: What is Nirja Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nirja Desai is 1124697123. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2021.

Q: What is Nirja Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nirja Desai was last updated on November 30, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

86.29/100

CMS Quality Rating

12980 BANDERA RD, HELOTES, TX 78023(479) 774-5548 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 30, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 30, 2021, Nov 5, 2021, Jun 23, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Ms. Nirja Desai Pa NPPES

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

MS. NIRJA DESAI PA (NPI 1124697123) is an individual physician assistant in Helotes, Texas, licensed in Texas (PA12788) and active in the NPI registry since June 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124697123

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameMS. NIRJA DESAICredential: PA

Location Address12980 BANDERA RDHelotes, TX 78023-4098

Mailing Address12980 Bandera RdHelotes, TX 78023-4098 · (210) 372-0386

Phone(479) 774-5548

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017

Enumeration DateJune 23, 2021

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 30, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 30, 2021

✔ NPI 1124697123 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · PA12788

Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

12980 BANDERA RD, Helotes, TX 78023

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.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

Ms. Nirja Desai Pa 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 ID1254724933

PECOS Enrollment IDI20220201000766

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 4

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

32 services31 patients

Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 87426

An immunoassay test for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus is a diagnostic tool. It uses your body's immune response to detect the presence of the virus. It involves taking a sample, usually from your nose or throat, which is then analyzed in a lab for signs of the virus.

22 services22 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

13 services13 patients

Detection test by nucleic acid for strep (streptococcus, group a), amplified probe technique 87651

This test detects Group A Streptococcus bacteria in your body. It uses an amplified probe technique, which amplifies the bacteria's nucleic acid, making it easier to identify. This test helps diagnose conditions like strep throat or scarlet fever.

11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78023 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

$84.92 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$68.55 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

Most-billed visit code 99213

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.

86.29/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

79.36

Improvement Activities

Cost

92.14

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

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

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