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PRASHANT P DESAI MD
NPI 1487151668
Hospitalist in Bakersfield, CA

Active since April 12, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3008 SILLECT AVE STE 205, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308(323) 328-8904 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 10, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 10, 2022, Nov 30, 2021, May 7, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Prashant P Desai Md NPPES

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

PRASHANT P DESAI MD (NPI 1487151668) is an individual hospitalist provider in Bakersfield, California, licensed in California (A165893) and active in the NPI registry since April 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487151668
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NamePRASHANT P DESAICredential: MD
Location Address3008 SILLECT AVE STE 205Bakersfield, CA 93308-6362
Mailing Address11905 Harrington StBakersfield, CA 93311-9278 · (816) 721-1039
Phone(323) 328-8904
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateApril 12, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 10, 20224 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 10, 2022
✔ NPI 1487151668 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A165893
Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
3008 SILLECT AVE STE 205, Bakersfield, CA 93308
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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

Prashant P 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 ID9133540057
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210615003439
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 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
611 services251 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
202 services198 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
195 services183 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
190 services185 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
18 services18 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93308 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
$135.05 typical visit price
range $59.26 – $178.09
Typical copayment $33.76 (range $14.81 – $44.52)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$104.09 typical visit price
range $19.34 – $145.64
Typical copayment $26.02 (range $4.83 – $36.41)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
4 suppliers16 claims16 services$62.67 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers13 claims13 services$33.10 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.

SARABJIT KAUR CHAHAL FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3008 SILLECT AVE STE 205
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308
Kern County (661) 865-5365
RHODA DIEM-HONG PHAM D.O.
Hospitalist
3008 SILLECT AVE STE 205
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308
Kern County (661) 865-5365

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 Prashant Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Prashant Desai is 1487151668. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 12, 2018.

Where is Prashant Desai located?

Prashant Desai practices at 3008 Sillect Ave Ste 205, Bakersfield, CA 93308. The listed phone number is (323) 328-8904.

What is Prashant Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Prashant Desai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Prashant 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Prashant Desai was last updated on October 10, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.