ALPANA A DESAI M.D.
NPI 1477504223
Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology in Stuart, FL

Active since May 15, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
301 SE OCEAN BLVD, STE 102, STUART, FL 34994(772) 287-4061(772) 287-4176 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 2, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 2, 2022, Nov 8, 2021, Mar 16, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Alpana A Desai M.d. NPPES

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

ALPANA A DESAI M.D. (NPI 1477504223) is an individual medical oncology provider in Stuart, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME78690) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital, and is a graduate of Indiana University School Of Medicine (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477504223
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RX0202X
Provider Legal NameALPANA A DESAICredential: M.D.
Location Address301 SE OCEAN BLVD, STE 102Stuart, FL 34994-2236
Mailing AddressPo Box 102222, Attn: Credentialing DeptAtlanta, GA 30368-2222 · (239) 274-8200
Fax(772) 287-4176
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIndiana University School Of MedicineGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateMay 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 2, 20224 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 2, 2022
NPI 1477504223 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Medical OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RX0202X
License Licensed in FL · ME78690
Definition
An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.
301 SE OCEAN BLVD, Stuart, FL 34994

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid258061600FL

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

Alpana A Desai M.d. 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 ID4587671748
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060313000445
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 55

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Injection, ferumoxytol, for treatment of iron deficiency anemia, 1 mg (non-esrd use) Q0138
Ferumoxytol injection is a treatment for iron deficiency anemia, a condition where your body lacks enough iron. It is injected into your vein to increase iron levels, aiding in the production of healthy red blood cells. This treatment is not for ESRD patients.
45,390 services33 patients
Injection, nivolumab, 1 mg J9299
Nivolumab is a medication given via injection, often used in cancer treatment. It works by helping your immune system fight the cancer cells. The dosage is measured in milligrams (mg), with 1 mg being a common dose.
35,060 services11 patients
Injection, pembrolizumab, 1 mg J9271
Pembrolizumab is a medication given via injection to help your body's immune system fight certain types of cancer. It's typically administered in a hospital or clinic by a healthcare professional.
29,800 services23 patients
Injection, iron sucrose, 1 mg J1756
Iron sucrose injection is a treatment given to replenish iron in your body, often used when oral iron supplements are not effective. This helps your body make red blood cells, improving health and energy levels.
25,300 services27 patients
Injection, paclitaxel, 1 mg J9267
Paclitaxel is a medication administered via injection to treat various types of cancer. It works by inhibiting cell division, thus preventing cancer cells from growing and multiplying. Each dose is tailored to the patient's body size.
21,464 services15 patients
Injection, filgrastim-aafi, biosimilar, (nivestym), 1 microgram Q5110
Filgrastim-aafi (Nivestym) is a biosimilar injection used to stimulate the growth of white blood cells, which help the body fight off infections. It's often given to patients with low white blood cell counts due to cancer treatments or other conditions.
21,060 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Stuart, FL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100044
Location200 SE Hospital AveStuart, FL 34994 · Martin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hca Florida Raulerson Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Okeechobee, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100252
Location1796 Hwy 441 NorthOkeechobee, FL 34972 · Okeechobee County

Jupiter Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Jupiter, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100253
Location1210 S Old Dixie HwyJupiter, FL 33458 · Palm Beach County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Lucie Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Port Saint Lucie, FL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100260
Location1800 SE Tiffany AvePort Saint Lucie, FL 34952 · St. Lucie County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 34994 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
$179.05 typical visit price
range $58.56 – $179.05
Typical copayment $44.76 (range $14.64 – $44.76)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$103.21 typical visit price
range $18.44 – $144.68
Typical copayment $25.80 (range $4.61 – $36.17)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
96%2,533 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
85%205 patients4/55-star benchmark: 96%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
97%399 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
28%1,155 patients2/55-star benchmark: 99%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
64%1,155 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
1%1,155 patients1/55-star benchmark: 59%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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

Capecitabine, oral, 150 mg J8520
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
2 suppliers20 claims1,040 services$0.35 avg. paid by Medicare
Capecitabine, oral, 500 mg J8521
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
2 suppliers41 claims3,058 services$0.71 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
2 suppliers40 claims53 services$12.62 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 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
301 SE OCEAN BLVD, STE 102
STUART, FL 34994
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
301 SE OCEAN BLVD, STE 102
STUART, FL 34994

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 Alpana Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alpana Desai is 1477504223. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 15, 2006.

Where is Alpana Desai located?

Alpana Desai practices at 301 SE Ocean Blvd Ste 102, Stuart, FL 34994. The listed phone number is (772) 287-4061.

What is Alpana Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Medical Oncology, with taxonomy code 207RX0202X.

Is Alpana Desai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alpana 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 Alpana Desai accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and Molina Healthcare and 2 other insurers list Alpana 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 Alpana Desai affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alpana Desai is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital, Hca Florida Raulerson Hospital, Jupiter Medical Center and St Lucie Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alpana Desai was last updated on May 2, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.