VIVEK ARVIND DESAI PA-C
NPI 1194177972
Physician Assistant in Hackensack, NJ

Q: What is Vivek Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vivek Desai is 1194177972. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 6, 2016.

Q: What is Vivek 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 Vivek Desai was last updated on June 5, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.

Active since July 06, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

98.06/100

CMS Quality Rating

20 PROSPECT AVE, HACKENSACK, NJ 07601(551) 996-8867 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 5, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 5, 2025, Mar 7, 2025, Feb 27, 2023 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Vivek Arvind Desai Pa-c NPPES

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

VIVEK ARVIND DESAI PA-C (NPI 1194177972) is an individual physician assistant in Hackensack, New Jersey, licensed in California (62004) and active in the NPI registry since July 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Maine Medical Center, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194177972

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameVIVEK ARVIND DESAICredential: PA-C

Location Address20 PROSPECT AVEHackensack, NJ 07601-1997

Mailing Address331 Newman Springs Rd Ste 220Red Bank, NJ 07701-5792 · (732) 807-0877

Phone(551) 996-8867

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSBoston University School Of MedicineGraduated 2016

Enumeration DateJuly 6, 2016

Last NPPES UpdateJune 5, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 5, 2025

✔ NPI 1194177972 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · 62004✔ Licensed in MA · PA6015✔ Licensed in ME · PA2330

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.

Also ListedPhysician Assistant · SurgicalTaxonomy 363AS0400X · License 25MP00483300 (NJ), 055.0031539 (VT), PA2330 (ME)

20 PROSPECT AVE, Hackensack, NJ 07601

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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 11493 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02139-1047 · Phone (617) 665-1566 · Fax (617) 665-2699

Location 217 Belmont Ave Ste 1Brattleboro, VT 05301-3498 · Phone (802) 257-0341 · Fax (802) 257-8834

Location 34 Glen Cove DrRockport, ME 04856-4235 · Phone (207) 661-2018

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource, MedMutual.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

Vivek Arvind Desai Pa-c 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 ID4981989662

PECOS Enrollment IDI20230307001763

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 3

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

Maine Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Portland, ME

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number200009

Location22 Bramhall StPortland, ME 04102 · Cumberland County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Penobscot Bay Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Rockport, ME

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number200063

Location6 Glen Cove DriveRockport, ME 04856 · Knox County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Waldo County General Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Belfast, ME

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number201312

Location118 Northport AveBelfast, ME 04915 · Waldo County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 07601 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

$98.09 typical visit price

range $63.84 – $190.92

Typical copayment $24.52 (range $15.96 – $47.73)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$79.09 typical visit price

range $20.97 – $155.92

Typical copayment $19.77 (range $5.24 – $38.98)

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.

98.06/100

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

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

86.13

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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.

DR. CHRISTOPHER M. SHAARI M.D.

Otolaryngology

20 PROSPECT AVE, SUITE 712
HACKENSACK, NJ 07601

Bergen County (201) 342-8060

MS. ELIZABTH ANNE BILOTTI APN-BC

Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)

20 PROSPECT AVE, THE CANCER CENTER AT HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CTR.
HACKENSACK, NJ 07601

Bergen County (201) 996-5900

DR. JOSEPH B. GLOWACKI DO

Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)

20 PROSPECT AVE, STE 507
HACKENSACK, NJ 07601

Bergen County (201) 487-4088

EPILEPSY & NEUROPHYSIOLOGY MEDICAL CONSULTANTS PA

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

20 PROSPECT AVE, SUITE 800
HACKENSACK, NJ 07601

Bergen County (201) 996-3205

JEROME F LEVINE M.D.

Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)

20 PROSPECT AVE, SUITE 507
HACKENSACK, NJ 07601

Bergen County (201) 487-4088

MS. THERESA M GABAY APRN, BC

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

20 PROSPECT AVE, SUITE 800
HACKENSACK, NJ 07601

Bergen County (201) 996-5251

LISA HA

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)

20 PROSPECT AVE
HACKENSACK, NJ 07601

Bergen County (551) 996-2000

THE CENTER FOR ADVANCED NEUROSURGERY, LLC

Neurological Surgery

20 PROSPECT AVE, SUITE 811
HACKENSACK, NJ 07601

Bergen County (201) 881-0700

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 Vivek Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vivek Desai is 1194177972. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 6, 2016.

Where is Vivek Desai located?

Vivek Desai practices at 20 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601. The listed phone number is (551) 996-8867.

What is Vivek Desai's specialty?

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

Is Vivek Desai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vivek 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.

What insurance does Vivek Desai accept?

Health plans from CareSource and MedMutual list Vivek 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.

Is Vivek Desai affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vivek Desai is affiliated with Maine Medical Center, Penobscot Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vivek Desai was last updated on June 5, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.