DR. NIDHI NIRANJAN DESAI MD
NPI 1437655974
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Memphis, TN

Q: What is Nidhi Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nidhi Desai is 1437655974. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 3, 2018.

Q: What is Nidhi Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nidhi Desai was last updated on November 27, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.

Active since April 03, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

6025 WALNUT GROVE RD STE 303, MEMPHIS, TN 38120(901) 226-0456 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 27, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 27, 2025, Jun 14, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

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About Dr. Nidhi Niranjan Desai Md NPPES

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

DR. NIDHI NIRANJAN DESAI MD (NPI 1437655974) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Memphis, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (73974) and active in the NPI registry since April 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County, and is a graduate of University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437655974

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. NIDHI NIRANJAN DESAICredential: MD

Location Address6025 WALNUT GROVE RD STE 303Memphis, TN 38120-2123

Mailing Address6025 Walnut Grove Rd Ste 303Memphis, TN 38120-2123 · (901) 226-0456

Phone(901) 226-0456

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 2018

Enumeration DateApril 3, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 27, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 27, 2025

✔ NPI 1437655974 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

License✔ Licensed in TN · 73974

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

6025 WALNUT GROVE RD STE 303, Memphis, TN 38120

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.Insurance ›

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

Dr. Nidhi Niranjan 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 ID1355697988

PECOS Enrollment IDI20250819004271, I20250821004320

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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County

Acute Care Hospitals · New Albany, MS

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number250006

Location200 Hwy 30 WestNew Albany, MS 38652 · Union County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto

Acute Care Hospitals · Southaven, MS

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number250141

Location7601 Southcrest ParkwaySouthaven, MS 38671 · De Soto County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Baptist Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Memphis, TN

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number440048

Location6019 Walnut Grove RoadMemphis, TN 38120 · Shelby County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38120 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

$160.89 typical visit price

range $52.64 – $160.89

Typical copayment $40.22 (range $13.16 – $40.22)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$66.01 typical visit price

range $16.72 – $131.41

Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)

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.

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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 Nidhi Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nidhi Desai is 1437655974. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 3, 2018.

Where is Nidhi Desai located?

Nidhi Desai practices at 6025 Walnut Grove Rd Ste 303, Memphis, TN 38120. The listed phone number is (901) 226-0456.

What is Nidhi Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Nidhi Desai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nidhi 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 Nidhi Desai accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 3 other insurers list Nidhi 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 Nidhi Desai affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nidhi Desai is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County, Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto and Baptist Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nidhi Desai was last updated on November 27, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.