KARINA DESAI
NPI 1134613573
Counselor - Mental Health in San Diego, CA

Active since June 19, 2018Opted out of Medicare · through Jan 1, 2028
9400 RUFFIN CT, SAN DIEGO, CA 92123(619) 694-7320 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 17, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 17, 2020, Jun 19, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Karina Desai NPPES

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

KARINA DESAI (NPI 1134613573) is an individual mental health provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (LPCC8751) and active in the NPI registry since June 2018. She has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 2028.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1134613573
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101YM0800X
Provider Legal NameKARINA DESAI
Location Address9400 RUFFIN CTSan Diego, CA 92123-5300
Mailing Address350 11th Ave Unit 423San Diego, CA 92101-7476
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 19, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 17, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 17, 2020
NPI 1134613573 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyCounselor · Mental HealthBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YM0800X
License Licensed in CA · LPCC8751
9400 RUFFIN CT, San Diego, CA 92123

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Opted out of Medicare

Karina Desai has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from January 1, 2024 through January 1, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateJanuary 1, 2024
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJanuary 1, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

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.

Rehabilitation Practitioner
9400 RUFFIN CT
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Psychologist (Clinical)
9400 RUFFIN CT
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Rehabilitation Practitioner
9400 RUFFIN CT
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Registered Nurse
9400 RUFFIN CT, BUILDING B
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Specialist
9400 RUFFIN CT
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Counselor
9400 RUFFIN CT
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Registered Nurse
9400 RUFFIN CT
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Registered Nurse
9400 RUFFIN CT, BLDG B
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123

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 Karina Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karina Desai is 1134613573. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 19, 2018.

Where is Karina Desai located?

Karina Desai practices at 9400 Ruffin Ct, San Diego, CA 92123. The listed phone number is (619) 694-7320.

What is Karina Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Mental Health, with taxonomy code 101YM0800X.

Is Karina Desai enrolled in Medicare?

No. Karina Desai has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out.

What insurance does Karina Desai accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Karina 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 Karina Desai was last updated on November 17, 2020. 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.