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KARNA ASHITKUMAR DESAI M.D.
NPI 1306535257
Internal Medicine in Hilo, HI

Active since May 05, 2023PECOS Enrolled
1190 WAIANUENUE AVE, HILO, HI 96720(808) 932-3000(808) 932-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 2, 2023, May 5, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Karna Ashitkumar Desai M.d. NPPES

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

KARNA ASHITKUMAR DESAI M.D. (NPI 1306535257) is an individual internal medicine provider in Hilo, Hawaii, licensed in Hawaii (MD-27160) and active in the NPI registry since May 2023. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306535257
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameKARNA ASHITKUMAR DESAICredential: M.D.
Location Address1190 WAIANUENUE AVEHilo, HI 96720-2020
Mailing Address1190 Waianuenue AveHilo, HI 96720-2020 · (808) 932-3000 · Fax (808) 932-3000
Phone(808) 932-3000
Fax(808) 932-3000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateMay 5, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateJune 23, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 23, 2026
✔ NPI 1306535257 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in HI · MD-27160
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1190 WAIANUENUE AVE, Hilo, HI 96720
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Karna Ashitkumar Desai M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID4486114949
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260903001592
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Karna Desai reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hawaii Post-Acute Medical Services 1 Inc
Same address
Hospitalist
1190 WAIANUENUE AVE
Hilo, HI 96720
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Hawaii enrollment
  • 43 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1780171074 (808) 932-3189
Quantum Healthcare Medical Associates Inc.
2,514 mi
Hospitalist
400 N PEPPER AVE
Colton, CA 92324
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Hawaii enrollment
  • 56 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1568490597 (909) 580-1000

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 96720 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
$136.68 typical visit price
range $60.53 – $180.05
Typical copayment $34.17 (range $15.13 – $45.01)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$105.65 typical visit price
range $20.09 – $147.56
Typical copayment $26.41 (range $5.02 – $36.89)
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.

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.

KYLE NUGENT
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1190 WAIANUENUE AVE
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (808) 932-3730
DR. JON V MARTELL MD
Internal Medicine
1190 WAIANUENUE AVE
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (808) 974-4700
MR. ARTHUR SAMPAGA JR. RN
Registered Nurse
1190 WAIANUENUE AVE
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (808) 933-0779
JOANNA ELEONORA HIGHSTEIN MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1190 WAIANUENUE AVE
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (808) 932-3730
MRS. JOY SAKAI WILSON MD
Internal Medicine
1190 WAIANUENUE AVE
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (808) 932-3395
DR. TIFFANY MA M.D., M.P.H
Internal Medicine
1190 WAIANUENUE AVE
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (925) 487-0372
DR. ANDREW CHANG MD
Family Medicine
1190 WAIANUENUE AVE
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (808) 932-4215
DR. STEVEN J GARON MD
Anesthesiology
1190 WAIANUENUE AVE, ATTN ANESTHESIA DEPT
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (808) 974-4700

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 Karna Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karna Desai is 1306535257. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 5, 2023.

Where is Karna Desai located?

Karna Desai practices at 1190 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI 96720. The listed phone number is (808) 932-3000.

What is Karna Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Karna Desai enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Karna Desai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karna Desai reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Hawaii Post-Acute Medical Services 1 Inc (Hilo, HI) and Quantum Healthcare Medical Associates Inc. (Colton, CA). 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 Karna Desai's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karna Desai was last updated on June 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.