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RUCHA DESAI PA-C
NPI 1215503263
Physician Assistant in Secaucus, NJ

Active since June 01, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
55 MEADOWLANDS PKWY, SECAUCUS, NJ 07094(201) 392-3100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 9, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 9, 2026, Jul 2, 2024, Jun 1, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Rucha Desai Pa-c NPPES

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

RUCHA DESAI PA-C (NPI 1215503263) is an individual physician assistant in Secaucus, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MP00849300) and active in the NPI registry since June 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215503263
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameRUCHA DESAICredential: PA-C
Location Address55 MEADOWLANDS PKWYSecaucus, NJ 07094-2977
Mailing Address55 Meadowlands PkwySecaucus, NJ 07094-2977 · (201) 392-3100
Phone(201) 392-3100
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateJune 1, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 9, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 9, 2026
✔ NPI 1215503263 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MP00849300
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.
55 MEADOWLANDS PKWY, Secaucus, NJ 07094
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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

Rucha 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 ID9638691694
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250319001459
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 07094 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.

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.

ALAA ZAITER
Pharmacist
55 MEADOWLANDS PKWY
SECAUCUS, NJ 07094
Hudson County (201) 392-3130
DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL CONSULTANTS INC.
Clinic/Center (Radiology, Mobile)
55 MEADOWLANDS PKWY, AT MEADOWLANDS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
SECAUCUS, NJ 07094
Hudson County (201) 325-9111
KEVIN GOODMAN
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
55 MEADOWLANDS PKWY
SECAUCUS, NJ 07094
Hudson County (201) 392-3100
PHYLLIS ANN HOLMES RD
Nutritionist (Nutrition, Education)
55 MEADOWLANDS PKWY
SECAUCUS, NJ 07094
Hudson County (888) 369-5550
DIMA VICITAL
Counselor (Professional)
55 MEADOWLANDS PKWY
SECAUCUS, NJ 07094
Hudson County (551) 277-4441
SMD DESTINED, INC
General Acute Care Hospital
55 MEADOWLANDS PKWY
SECAUCUS, NJ 07094
Hudson County (201) 392-3210
AMY MURRAY RDN
Dietitian, Registered
55 MEADOWLANDS PKWY
SECAUCUS, NJ 07094
Hudson County (201) 392-3100
MEADOWLANDS EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES LLC
Emergency Medicine
55 MEADOWLANDS PKWY, MEADOWLANDS HOSPITAL (EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT)
SECAUCUS, NJ 07094
Hudson County (469) 401-2386

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 Rucha Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rucha Desai is 1215503263. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2021.

Where is Rucha Desai located?

Rucha Desai practices at 55 Meadowlands Pkwy, Secaucus, NJ 07094. The listed phone number is (201) 392-3100.

What is Rucha Desai's specialty?

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

Is Rucha Desai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rucha 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rucha Desai was last updated on July 9, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 35 days 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.