DR. CHINTAN DESAI MD
NPI 1194819441
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Ocala, FL

Q: What is Chintan Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chintan Desai is 1194819441. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 3, 2006.

Q: What is Chintan Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chintan Desai was last updated on September 7, 2021. 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.

Active since October 03, 2006PECOS Enrolled

75/100

CMS Quality Rating

1714 SW 17TH ST STE 300, OCALA, FL 34471(352) 274-9565(352) 342-9038 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 7, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 7, 2021, Jun 14, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Dr. Chintan Desai Md NPPES

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

DR. CHINTAN DESAI MD (NPI 1194819441) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Ocala, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME91333) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194819441

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X

Provider Legal NameDR. CHINTAN DESAICredential: MD

Location Address1714 SW 17TH ST STE 300Ocala, FL 34471-1227

Mailing Address11050 Lake Underhill Rd # 865394Orlando, FL 32825-5016 · (352) 274-9565 · Fax (352) 342-9038

Phone(352) 274-9565

Fax(352) 342-9038

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of MedicineGraduated 2000

Enumeration DateOctober 3, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 7, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 7, 2021

✔ NPI 1194819441 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2085R0202X

License✔ Licensed in FL · ME91333

Definition

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

1714 SW 17TH ST STE 300, Ocala, FL 34471

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid017944600FL

OtherME91333FL · Medical License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Chintan Desai Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID5496786113

PECOS Enrollment IDI20050823000551, I20091103000673, I20160513001149, I20250527003730, I20250603004235, I20250603004310

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 Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Chintan Desai reassigns Medicare billing to 9 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Radiology Imaging Specialists LLC

Same address

Diagnostic Radiology

1714 SW 17TH ST STE 300
Ocala, FL 34471

Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
48 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1952763971 (352) 274-9565

Elite Imaging LLC

73 mi

Diagnostic Radiology

2020 PROFESSIONAL CENTER DR
Orange Park, FL 32073

Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
187 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1346516853 (305) 692-2222

Rose Radiology Centers, LLC

86 mi

Radiology

1220 OAKFIELD DR
Brandon, FL 33511

Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
135 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1629162904 (813) 655-1144

Elite Radiology Of Georgia, LLC

353 mi

Diagnostic Radiology

4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY RD, SUITE 140
Atlanta, GA 30338

Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida and Georgia enrollments
2 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1346608239 (404) 419-2058

Mobile Open Mri LLC

377 mi

Diagnostic Radiology

6576 AIRPORT BLVD STE A
Mobile, AL 36608

Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
4 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1548228323 (251) 460-4112

Plaza Radiology, PLLC

440 mi

Diagnostic Radiology

1710 GUNBARREL RD
Chattanooga, TN 37421

Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia and Tennessee enrollments
14 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1609836584 (423) 553-1220

Washington Open Mri Inc

741 mi

Diagnostic Radiology

15005 SHADY GROVE RD STE 110
Rockville, MD 20850

Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia and Maryland enrollments
14 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1336184241 (301) 424-4888

Michigan Radiology Institute PLLC

920 mi

Diagnostic Radiology

27501 WOODWARD AVE STE B
Berkley, MI 48072

Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
15 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1891230900 (248) 268-2119

Spectrum Imaging Sc

933 mi

Radiology

1638 W SURF ST
Chicago, IL 60657

Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
4 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1821482621 (800) 695-8191

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 16

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml A9585

Gadobutrol is a contrast agent used during MRI scans to help provide clearer images. It's injected into your vein before the scan. This helps doctors to see certain areas more clearly for better diagnosis. It's generally safe with few side effects.

1,446 services17 patients

Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 72148

An MRI scan of the lower spinal canal without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images of your lower spine. This helps identify issues like disc problems, tumors, or nerve conditions. No dye is used.

298 services294 patients

Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast 72141

An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of your upper spine. This helps doctors identify issues such as injuries, infections or diseases. No dye is used.

134 services132 patients

Mri scan of leg joint without contrast 73721

An MRI scan of your leg joint is a non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the structures within your leg. This helps doctors diagnose or monitor conditions without using contrast dye.

85 services73 patients

Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast 72146

An MRI scan of the middle spinal canal without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of your spine. This helps doctors identify any abnormalities or issues in your spinal canal. No dye is used in this procedure.

66 services63 patients

Mri scan of arm joint without contrast 73221

An MRI scan of the arm joint is a non-invasive imaging procedure that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the structures within your arm joint. No contrast dye is used in this process. It helps to diagnose or monitor conditions like arthritis, injuries, or infections.

64 services63 patients

Mri scan of brain without contrast 70551

An MRI scan of the brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of your brain. It helps in detecting abnormalities like tumors, stroke, inflammation, or infection.

52 services52 patients

X-ray of chest, 2 views 71046

A chest X-ray, 2 views, is a quick, painless test that creates pictures of the structures inside your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Two different angles are used to get a comprehensive view. This helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer.

35 services34 patients

X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 73030

An X-ray of the shoulder, with a minimum of 2 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of your shoulder bones. This helps in diagnosing conditions like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. The procedure is quick and painless.

26 services20 patients

X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 73560

An X-ray of the knee with 1-2 views is a quick, painless test that produces images of the knee bones. It helps identify fractures, infections, or changes in the knee joint. During the procedure, you'll be asked to stay still while the X-ray machine captures the images.

25 services16 patients

X-ray of knee, 3 views 73562

An X-ray of the knee, 3 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the knee from three different angles. This helps medical professionals to diagnose and monitor conditions like arthritis, fractures, or infections. The process is quick and painless.

25 services15 patients

X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 73502

An X-ray of the hip with 2-3 views is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce pictures of the hip joint. These images help in diagnosing conditions like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. The process is quick and painless.

23 services16 patients

Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 70553

An MRI scan of the brain, both before and after contrast, helps visualize different brain structures. Initially, images are taken without a contrast agent. Then, a safe dye is injected which helps highlight certain areas, providing clearer, more detailed images.

19 services19 patients

X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 72100

An X-ray of the lower and sacral spine involves capturing images of your lower back area, including the tailbone. This procedure helps in identifying problems like fractures, infections, or deformities. 2-3 different angle views provide a comprehensive picture.

15 services14 patients

Mri scan of pelvis without contrast 72195

An MRI scan of the pelvis without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the lower part of your body. This helps doctors to identify any abnormalities or issues in that area.

14 services14 patients

X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 72110

An X-ray of the lower and sacral spine involves capturing images of your lower back and tailbone area. It helps in identifying issues like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. At least four different angles or 'views' are taken to get a comprehensive picture.

13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 34471 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

$87.62 typical visit price

range $56.00 – $171.84

Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$70.04 typical visit price

range $17.57 – $139.16

Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)

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.

75/100

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

Individually scored

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

RADIOLOGY IMAGING SPECIALISTS LLC

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

1714 SW 17TH ST STE 300
OCALA, FL 34471

Marion County (352) 274-9565

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 Chintan Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chintan Desai is 1194819441. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 3, 2006.

Where is Chintan Desai located?

Chintan Desai practices at 1714 SW 17th St Ste 300, Ocala, FL 34471. The listed phone number is (352) 274-9565.

What is Chintan Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Chintan Desai enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Chintan Desai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chintan Desai reassigns Medicare benefits to 9 organizations: Radiology Imaging Specialists LLC (Ocala, FL), Elite Imaging LLC (Orange Park, FL), Rose Radiology Centers, LLC (Brandon, FL), Elite Radiology Of Georgia, LLC (Atlanta, GA), Mobile Open Mri LLC (Mobile, AL) and 4 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Chintan Desai's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Chintan Desai accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Chintan 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 Chintan Desai was last updated on September 7, 2021. 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.