VIBHUTI N DESAI MD
NPI 1457304875
Pediatrics in Tacoma, WA

NPI Status: Active since May 18, 2006

Contact Information

311 S L ST
TACOMA, WA
ZIP 98405
Phone: (253) 403-4538

NPI Profile Information
Primary Taxonomy
Medicare Participation & PECOS Status
Physician Visit Costs
NPI Validation
Other Providers Same Location
Frequently Asked Questions

Individual
Female
Pediatrics
PECOS Enrolled

About VIBHUTI DESAI

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Vibhuti Desai, a pediatrician established in Tacoma, Washington with a medical specialization in Pediatrics. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1457304875 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208000000X with license number MD00043552 (WA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 11 years ago.

NPI: 1457304875
Provider Name: VIBHUTI N DESAI MD
Gender: Female
Entity Type: Individual
Location Address: 311 S L ST TACOMA, WA 98405
Location Phone: (253) 403-4538
Mailing Address: 311 S L ST TACOMA, WA 98405
Mailing Phone: (253) 403-4538
Is Sole Proprietor?: No
Enumeration Date: 05-18-2006
Last Update Date: 04-11-2014
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A pediatrician like Vibhuti Desai is a physician who has completed a pediatric residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in a pediatric specialty. Pediatric care providers are trained to care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. A pediatrician could perform physical exams, manage vaccinations, monitor development milestones, diagnose illnesses, infections, injuries or other health problems, etc.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification: Pediatrics
Taxonomy Code: 208000000X
Type: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.: MD00043552
License State: WA
Taxonomy Description: 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.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Vibhuti Desai is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Physician Visit Costs

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 98405 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203

Average New Patient Price $88.29
Minimum New Patient Price $57.27
Maximum New Patient Price $172.8

Average New Patient Copayment $22.07
Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.31
Maximum New Patient Copayment $43.2

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

Average Established Patient Price $100.78
Minimum Established Patient Price $18.56
Maximum Established Patient Price $141.11

Average Established Patient Copayment $25.19
Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.64
Maximum Established Patient Copayment $35.27

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation

The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.

Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation.
1	4	5	7	3	0	4	8	7	5
Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit.
2	4	10	7	6	0	8	8	14
Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24.
2 + 4 + 1 + 0 + 7 + 6 + 0 + 8 + 8 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 65
Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit.
70 - 65 = 5									5

The NPI number 1457304875 is valid because the calculated check digit 5 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.

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About VIBHUTI DESAI

Location Map

Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

Pediatrics

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Physician Visit Costs

New Patients Visit Costs *

Established Patients Visit Costs *

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