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KARISHMA DESAI MBBS
NPI 1154000172
Pediatrics in Arvin, CA

Active since July 17, 2023PECOS Enrolled
1305 BEAR MOUNTAIN BLVD, ARVIN, CA 93203(661) 854-3131(661) 854-2689 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 22, 2026, Jul 17, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Karishma Desai Mbbs NPPES

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

KARISHMA DESAI MBBS (NPI 1154000172) is an individual pediatrics provider in Arvin, California, licensed in California (A207676) and active in the NPI registry since July 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154000172
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameKARISHMA DESAICredential: MBBS
Location Address1305 BEAR MOUNTAIN BLVDArvin, CA 93203-1231
Mailing AddressPo Box 21810Bakersfield, CA 93390-1810 · (661) 635-3050
Phone(661) 854-3131
Fax(661) 854-2689
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateJuly 17, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 22, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 22, 2026
✔ NPI 1154000172 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A207676
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
1305 BEAR MOUNTAIN BLVD, Arvin, CA 93203
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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)

Karishma Desai Mbbs is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID4789141086
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260806002314
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 Karishma Desai reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Clinica Sierra Vista
Same address
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
1305 BEAR MOUNTAIN BLVD
Arvin, CA 93203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 264 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518969211 (661) 854-3131

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93203 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
$91.09 typical visit price
range $59.26 – $178.09
Typical copayment $22.77 (range $14.81 – $44.52)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$104.09 typical visit price
range $19.34 – $145.64
Typical copayment $26.02 (range $4.83 – $36.41)
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.

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.

MIRNA GONZALES
Marriage & Family Therapist
1305 BEAR MOUNTAIN BLVD
ARVIN, CA 93203
Kern County (661) 396-7100
LAKEISHA SHATARA FALLS APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
1305 BEAR MOUNTAIN BLVD
ARVIN, CA 93203
Kern County (661) 854-3131
DR. CARLOS RODRIGUEZ M.D.
Internal Medicine
1305 BEAR MOUNTAIN BLVD
ARVIN, CA 93203
Kern County (661) 854-3131
ELVIRA FLORES RDH
Dental Hygienist
1305 BEAR MOUNTAIN BLVD
ARVIN, CA 93203
Kern County (661) 854-3131
DR. KHOA VU DDS
Dentist
1305 BEAR MOUNTAIN BLVD
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93203
Kern County (661) 854-3131
ARIEL BRITO GONZALEZ MD
Family Medicine
1305 BEAR MOUNTAIN BLVD
ARVIN, CA 93203
Kern County (618) 543-1316
JOSEPHINE JUMANGIT GABRILLO NURSE PRACTITIONER
Nurse Practitioner
1305 BEAR MOUNTAIN BLVD
ARVIN, CA 93203
Kern County (661) 854-3131
MS. YVETTE PRIETO WHNP
Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)
1305 BEAR MOUNTAIN BLVD
ARVIN, CA 93203
Kern County (661) 854-3131

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 Karishma Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karishma Desai is 1154000172. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 17, 2023.

Where is Karishma Desai located?

Karishma Desai practices at 1305 Bear Mountain Blvd, Arvin, CA 93203. The listed phone number is (661) 854-3131.

What is Karishma Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Karishma Desai enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Karishma Desai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karishma Desai reassigns Medicare benefits to Clinica Sierra Vista (Arvin, CA). 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 Karishma 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 Karishma Desai was last updated on July 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months 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.