BHUMIT RAJENDRA DESAI MD
NPI 1396367132
Orthopaedic Surgery in Birmingham, AL

Active since May 14, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
619 19TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233(205) 934-4011 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 9, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 9, 2025, Sep 12, 2024, May 14, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Bhumit Rajendra Desai Md NPPES

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

BHUMIT RAJENDRA DESAI MD (NPI 1396367132) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (51651) and active in the NPI registry since May 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in New Orleans, and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396367132
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameBHUMIT RAJENDRA DESAICredential: MD
Location Address619 19TH ST SBirmingham, AL 35233-1900
Mailing AddressPo Box 55310Birmingham, AL 35255-5310
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMay 14, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 9, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 9, 2025
NPI 1396367132 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
Licenses Licensed in AL · 51651 Licensed in LA · 322571
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
619 19TH ST S, Birmingham, AL 35233

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11315 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121-2406 · Phone (504) 842-3900

Accepted Insurance

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

Bhumit Rajendra 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 ID3274957162
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251017002265
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 35233 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
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.08 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) K0195
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N
1 supplier15 claims15 services$8.41 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Emergency Medicine (Medical Toxicology)
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Registered Nurse
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Physician Assistant
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Emergency Medicine
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Hospitalist
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Internal Medicine (Hematology)
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

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 Bhumit Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bhumit Desai is 1396367132. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 14, 2020.

Where is Bhumit Desai located?

Bhumit Desai practices at 619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233. The listed phone number is (205) 934-4011.

What is Bhumit Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Bhumit Desai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bhumit 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.

What insurance does Bhumit Desai accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Bhumit 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 Bhumit Desai was last updated on September 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.