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LAJJA 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: July 18, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Lajja Desai M.d. NPPES

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

LAJJA 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, is affiliated with Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital Of Chicago, and maintains 11 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164788741
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0202X
Provider Legal NameLAJJA DESAICredential: M.D.
Location Address225 E CHICAGO AVE, BOX 21Chicago, IL 60611-2991
Mailing Address225 E Chicago Ave, Box 21Chicago, IL 60611-2991
Phone(312) 227-4100
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of MedicineGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateApril 8, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 18, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJuly 18, 2025
✔ 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 12515 N Clark St Ste 900Chicago, IL 60614-2730 · Phone (312) 227-4100
Location 22301 Enterprise DrWestchester, IL 60154-5802 · Phone (312) 227-4100
Location 33722 Touhy AveSkokie, IL 60076-3941 · Phone (312) 227-4100
Location 41895 Arbor Glen BlvdSchaumburg, IL 60195-3114 · Phone (312) 227-4100
Location 5880 W Central Rd Ste 6400Arlington Heights, IL 60005-2378 · Phone (312) 227-4100
Location 61131 Techny RdNorthbrook, IL 60062-5503 · Phone (312) 227-4100
Location 71870 Silver Cross Blvd Ste 210New Lenox, IL 60451-8646 · Phone (312) 227-4100
Location 8900 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 110Lake Forest, IL 60045-1688 · Phone (312) 227-4100
Location 925 N Winfield RdWinfield, IL 60190-1379 · Phone (312) 227-4100
Location 101475 E Belvidere Rd, Pavilion C, Suite 285Grayslake, IL 60030 · Phone (312) 227-4100
Location 1110350 Haligus Rd Ste 110Huntley, IL 60142-9526 · Phone (312) 227-4100

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Lajja 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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number143300
Location225 E Chicago Ave, Box 140Chicago, IL 60611 · Cook County
Emergency services

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.

Is Lajja Desai affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lajja Desai is affiliated with Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital Of Chicago.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lajja Desai was last updated on July 18, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.