SMITA R DESAI M.D.
NPI 1225229370
Hospitalist in Allentown, PA

Q: What is Smita Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Smita Desai is 1225229370. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 5, 2007. The provider is also known as Smita Ashok Kori.

Q: What is Smita Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Smita Desai was last updated on February 5, 2021. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since August 05, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1200 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, ALLENTOWN, PA 18103(610) 402-5369(610) 402-5959 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 5, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

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About Smita R Desai M.d. NPPES

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

SMITA R DESAI M.D. (NPI 1225229370) is an individual hospitalist provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD432440) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225229370

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameSMITA R DESAICredential: M.D.

Location Address1200 S CEDAR CREST BLVDAllentown, PA 18103-6202

Mailing AddressPo Box 783311Philadelphia, PA 19178-3311 · (484) 884-4500 · Fax (484) 884-0699

Phone(610) 402-5369

Fax(610) 402-5959

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001

Enumeration DateAugust 5, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 5, 2021

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 5, 2021

✔ NPI 1225229370 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in PA · MD432440

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MD432440 (PA)

1200 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, Allentown, PA 18103

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Smita Ashok Kori

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

Smita R 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 ID6608962998

PECOS Enrollment IDI20071018000079

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

248 services98 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

189 services92 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

94 services93 patients

Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 99443

This service involves a 21-30 minute phone conversation with a physician. It's a chance for you to discuss your health concerns, symptoms or treatment plans. It's similar to an in-person consultation, but conducted over the phone for your convenience and safety.

57 services56 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

27 services27 patients

Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity 99495

Transitional care management services focus on coordinating and managing your care after you leave the hospital. For moderate complexity problems, this involves managing your medications, arranging further treatments, and ensuring you have the necessary follow-ups.

25 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Lehigh Valley Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Allentown, PA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390133

Location1200 South Cedar Crest BoulevardAllentown, PA 18103 · Lehigh County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton

Acute Care Hospitals · Hazleton, PA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number390185

Location700 East Broad StreetHazleton, PA 18201 · Luzerne County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18103 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

$126.34 typical visit price

range $54.64 – $166.87

Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$96.82 typical visit price

range $17.33 – $135.84

Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260

DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N

1 supplier14 claims14 services$41.06 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

2 suppliers26 claims26 services$13.99 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers15 claims15 services$62.09 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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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.

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