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VIBHUTI N DESAI MD
NPI 1457304875
Pediatrics in Tacoma, WA

Active since May 18, 2006PECOS Enrolled

NPPES record last updated: April 11, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Vibhuti N Desai Md NPPES

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

VIBHUTI N DESAI MD (NPI 1457304875) is an individual pediatrics provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00043552) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457304875
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameVIBHUTI N DESAICredential: MD
Location Address311 S L STTacoma, WA 98405-3720
Mailing Address311 S L StTacoma, WA 98405-3720 · (253) 403-4538
Phone(253) 403-4538
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 11, 2014
✔ NPI 1457304875 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD00043552
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
311 S L ST, Tacoma, WA 98405
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Vibhuti N Desai Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Vibhuti Desai reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Multicare Health System
Same address
Pediatrics
311 S L ST
Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 4,383 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033162383 (253) 403-1444

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 98405 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
$88.29 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $22.07 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.78 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $25.19 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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.

BRADLEY STANTON HOOD M.D.
Pediatrics (Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics)
311 S L ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 403-1540
BARBARA KERRONE R.D., C.D.
Dietitian, Registered (Nutrition, Pediatric)
311 S L ST, MAILSTOP 311-W3-GI
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 403-4581
SHAWN M JOHNSON
Speech-Language Pathologist
311 S L ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 403-1040
MULTICARE HEALTH SYSTEM
Pediatrics
311 S L ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 403-1444
VANESSA PINEROS TOLBERT MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
311 S L ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 403-3481
TYRA MARIE HALVERSON RD
Dietitian, Registered
311 S L ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 403-3131
JULIE M SIMON
Genetic Counselor, MS
311 S L ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 403-3473
ERIN MICHELE LIND C.D., R.D.
Dietitian, Registered (Nutrition, Pediatric)
311 S L ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 403-4528

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 Vibhuti Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vibhuti Desai is 1457304875. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 18, 2006.

Where is Vibhuti Desai located?

Vibhuti Desai practices at 311 S L St, Tacoma, WA 98405. The listed phone number is (253) 403-4538.

What is Vibhuti Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Vibhuti Desai enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Vibhuti Desai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Vibhuti Desai reassigns Medicare benefits to Multicare Health System (Tacoma, WA). The 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 Vibhuti 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 Vibhuti Desai was last updated on April 11, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 years 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.