AJIT DESAI MD
NPI 1447210059
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Philadelphia, PA

NPI Status: Active since March 27, 2006

Contact Information

5501 OLD YORK ROAD
BRAEMER BLDG 2ND FL
PHILADELPHIA, PA
ZIP 19141
Phone: (215) 456-3880
Fax: (215) 456-3437

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Internal Medicine
  • Hematology & Oncology

About AJIT DESAI

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Ajit Desai, an internist established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in hematology & oncology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1447210059 assigned on March 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RH0003X with license number MD033864L (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1447210059
Provider Name
AJIT DESAI MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
5501 OLD YORK ROAD BRAEMER BLDG 2ND FL PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Location Phone
(215) 456-3880
Location Fax
(215) 456-3437
Mailing Address
101 EAST OLNEY AVE 505 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19120
Mailing Phone
(215) 456-7000
Mailing Fax
(215) 456-3437
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
03-27-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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An internist like Ajit Desai is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Internal Medicine Hematology & Oncology

Taxonomy Code
207RH0003X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MD033864L
License State
PA
Taxonomy Description
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
0007447100002MEDICAID (05)PA 
C30084MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
0000103630MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) 

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1447210059, we treat the final digit (9) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 51. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 51 = 9).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
4
Unchanged
Pos 3
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
9
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 4 → 8 2 → 4 0 → 0 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 4 + 8 + 7 + 4 + 1 + 0 + 0 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 51

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 51 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 51 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1447210059.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
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PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Nurse Practitioner (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
5501 OLD YORK ROAD, PALEY 3 OB-GYN
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Surgery
5501 OLD YORK ROAD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Orthopaedic Surgery
5501 OLD YORK ROAD, WILLOWCREST ROAD 4TH FL
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Emergency Medicine
5501 OLD YORK ROAD
PHILA, PA 19141
Otolaryngology
5501 OLD YORK ROAD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
5501 OLD YORK ROAD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
5501 OLD YORK ROAD, LEVY GRD FL.
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Pathology (Neuropathology)
5501 OLD YORK ROAD, TOWER GRD FL
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Pharmacy
5501 OLD YORK ROAD, PALEY 1 PHARMACY
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Pharmacist
5501 OLD YORK ROAD, PALEY BUILDING 1ST FLOOR ALBERT EINSTEIN MEDICAL CENTER
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Internal Medicine
5501 OLD YORK ROAD, ALBERT EINSTEIN MEDICAL CENTER
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5501 OLD YORK ROAD, ALBERT EINSTEIN MEDICAL CENTER
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
5501 OLD YORK ROAD, ALBERT EINSTEIN MEDICAL CENTER
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Emergency Medicine
5501 OLD YORK ROAD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Orthopaedic Surgery
5501 OLD YORK ROAD, WILLOWCREST ROAD 4TH FL
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Emergency Medicine
5501 OLD YORK ROAD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
5501 OLD YORK ROAD, LEVY GRD FL
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
5501 OLD YORK ROAD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Emergency Medicine
5501 OLD YORK ROAD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1447210059, enumerated as an "individual" on March 27, 2006.

The provider is located at 5501 OLD YORK ROAD BRAEMER BLDG 2ND FL PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141 and the phone number is (215) 456-3880.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RH0003X and a focus in Hematology & Oncology.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.