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LAJJA PANKAJ DESAI M.D.
NPI 1164788741
Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology in Chicago, IL

Active since April 08, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
225 E CHICAGO AVE, BOX 21, CHICAGO, IL 60611(312) 227-4100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 4, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 4, 2026, Sep 27, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Lajja Pankaj Desai M.d. NPPES

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

LAJJA PANKAJ DESAI M.D. (NPI 1164788741) is an individual pediatric cardiology provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (03613800) and active in the NPI registry since April 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 11 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164788741
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0202X
Provider Legal NameLAJJA PANKAJ DESAICredential: M.D.
Location Address225 E CHICAGO AVE, BOX 21Chicago, IL 60611-2991
Mailing Address225 E Chicago AveChicago, IL 60611-2991 · (800) 543-7362
Phone(312) 227-4100
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of MedicineGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateApril 8, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 4, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 4, 2026
✔ NPI 1164788741 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0202X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 03613800
Definition
A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care to patients with cardiovascular problems. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing and evaluating the structural and functional assessment of the heart and blood vessels, and the clinical evaluation of cardiovascular disease.
225 E CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL 60611
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Secondary Practice Locations 11

Location 11895 Arbor Glen BlvdSchaumburg, IL 60195-3114 · Phone (312) 227-4100
Location 23722 Touhy AveSkokie, IL 60076-3941 · Phone (312) 227-4100
Location 32301 Enterprise DrWestchester, IL 60154-5802 · Phone (312) 227-4100
Location 425 N Winfield RdWinfield, IL 60190-1379 · Phone (312) 227-4100
Location 52515 N Clark St Ste 900Chicago, IL 60614-2730 · Phone (312) 227-4100
Location 61870 Silver Cross Blvd Ste 210New Lenox, IL 60451-8646 · Phone (312) 227-4100
Location 7900 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 110Lake Forest, IL 60045-1688 · Phone (312) 227-4100
Location 810350 Haligus Rd Ste 110Huntley, IL 60142-9526 · Phone (312) 227-4100
Location 91475 E Belvidere Rd, Pavilion C, Suite 285Grayslake, IL 60030 · Phone (312) 227-4100
Location 101131 Techny RdNorthbrook, IL 60062-5503 · Phone (312) 227-4100
Location 11880 W Central Rd Ste 6400Arlington Heights, IL 60005-2378 · Phone (312) 227-4100

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Lajja Pankaj Desai M.d. 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 ID4688082795
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210408002671
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 Lajja Desai reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Lurie Children's Medical Group Inc
Same address
Pediatrics
225 E CHICAGO AVE
Chicago, IL 60611
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 826 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518064716 (312) 227-6412

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

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.

BESSEY ELIZABETH JOSE GEEVARGHESE DO
Pediatrics
225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (630) 933-6631
CHRISTINA SOOJIN KIM M.D.
Pediatrics
225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (443) 928-7458
JESSICA LAUREN OFFENBACH APN
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 227-4000
MS. JENNY KO LEE APN
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (847) 962-6268
ERIN COHEN MD
Pediatrics (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 227-4000
DR. JOSEPH HART COLLINS MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 227-3550
ALEXIS LYN HARMON
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 227-4000
SHANNON JULIA CONWAY MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 227-4000

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 Lajja Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lajja Desai is 1164788741. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 8, 2012.

Where is Lajja Desai located?

Lajja Desai practices at 225 E Chicago Ave Box 21, Chicago, IL 60611. The listed phone number is (312) 227-4100.

What is Lajja Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Cardiology, with taxonomy code 2080P0202X.

Is Lajja Desai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lajja 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Lajja Desai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lajja Desai reassigns Medicare benefits to Lurie Children's Medical Group Inc (Chicago, IL). 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 Lajja Desai's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lajja Desai accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Ambetter Health of Delaware list Lajja 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 Lajja Desai was last updated on August 4, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.