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KATHA SUNIL DESAI MD
NPI 1356045926
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Durham, NC

Active since March 28, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2301 ERWIN RD, DURHAM, NC 27705(919) 684-8111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 30, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Katha Sunil Desai Md NPPES

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

KATHA SUNIL DESAI MD (NPI 1356045926) is an individual student in an organized health care education/training program in Durham, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since March 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Duke University Hospital, and is a graduate of Duke University School Of Medicine (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356045926
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy390200000X
Provider Legal NameKATHA SUNIL DESAICredential: MD
Location Address2301 ERWIN RDDurham, NC 27705-4699
Mailing Address2301 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705-4699 · (919) 684-8111
Phone(919) 684-8111
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSDuke University School Of MedicineGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateJune 30, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJune 30, 2026
✔ NPI 1356045926 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramStudent, Health Care
Taxonomy Code390200000X
Definition
An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.
2301 ERWIN RD, Durham, NC 27705
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Katha Sunil Desai Md 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 ID9133587314
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260619001909
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 Katha Desai reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Duke University Health System, Inc.
0.1 mi
Social Worker
2213 ELBA ST
Durham, NC 27705
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1376574798 (North Carolina)
  • 1,503 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1497912232 (919) 684-0100
Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc.
0.3 mi
General Practice
40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR
Durham, NC 27710
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 3,671 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1205553369 (919) 620-4855

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Duke University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340030
Location2100 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705 · Durham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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. HONGYUN JUNE ZHU M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2301 ERWIN RD
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (919) 684-8111
WILBUR RIGEL DATTILO M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
2301 ERWIN RD
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (919) 684-8111
DR. SHARON MCCARTNEY M.D.
Anesthesiology
2301 ERWIN RD
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (919) 681-3811
DR. JOEL GARRY MORASH M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2301 ERWIN RD
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (919) 684-8111
REBEKAH DOIRON
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2301 ERWIN RD
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (919) 684-8111
DR. YURIY ZEYLIKMAN M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
2301 ERWIN RD
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (919) 684-8111
ELIZABETH HOPE WEISSLER
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
2301 ERWIN RD
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (919) 684-8111
DR. ANGEL GUERRERO MD
Emergency Medicine
2301 ERWIN RD
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (919) 684-8111

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 Katha Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katha Desai is 1356045926. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2023.

Where is Katha Desai located?

Katha Desai practices at 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705. The listed phone number is (919) 684-8111.

What is Katha Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program with taxonomy code 390200000X.

Is Katha Desai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Katha 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Katha Desai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Katha Desai reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Duke University Health System, Inc. (Durham, NC) and Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc. (Durham, NC). 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 Katha Desai's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Katha Desai accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Katha 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 Katha Desai affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Katha Desai is affiliated with Duke University Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Katha Desai was last updated on June 30, 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.