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PRIANKA DESAI M.D.
NPI 1497076863
Anesthesiology in Austin, TX

Active since June 18, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
4646 MUELLER BLVD APT 4034, AUSTIN, TX 78723(832) 818-1118 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 4, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Prianka Desai M.d. NPPES

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

PRIANKA DESAI M.D. (NPI 1497076863) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (S3966) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497076863
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NamePRIANKA DESAICredential: M.D.
Location Address4646 MUELLER BLVD APT 4034Austin, TX 78723-3423
Mailing Address4646 Mueller Blvd Apt 4034Austin, TX 78723-3423
Phone(832) 818-1118
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateJune 18, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 4, 2021
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 19, 2021
✔ NPI 1497076863 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · S3966✔ Licensed in NY · 274947
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
4646 MUELLER BLVD APT 4034, Austin, TX 78723
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company, Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Prianka 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 ID8820393978
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210928002914
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 Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Prianka Desai reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Austin Anesthesiology Group, PLLC
5.2 mi
Anesthesiology
8140 N MOPAC EXPY STE 3-210
Austin, TX 78759
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 840 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598724304 (512) 343-2292
U. S. Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, P.A.,
134 mi
Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, SUITE 300
Houston, TX 77042
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: U S Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, PA
  • 3,804 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1548208564 (877) 361-1809
New York University
1,102 mi
Emergency Medicine
3301 QUANTUM BLVD
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 1,074 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1306837398 (877) 648-2964

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
36 services36 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
17 services16 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790
Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.
14 services14 patients
Other procedure on nervous system 64999
A procedure on the nervous system can involve various techniques to diagnose or treat conditions affecting your brain, spinal cord, or nerves. These can include surgeries, tests, or therapies. It's done by specialized doctors to help improve your neurological health.
14 services14 patients
Continuous infusion of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) through catheter 64448
This procedure involves the slow, steady delivery of a medication into your thigh nerve. An anesthetic agent or steroid is used to manage pain or inflammation. It's a safe, effective way to deliver medication directly to the area that needs it.
13 services13 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Acute Care Hospitals · Austin, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450056
Location1201 W 38th StAustin, TX 78705 · Travis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Austin, TX
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450808
Location6818 Austin Ctr Blvd Suite 100Austin, TX 78731 · Travis County
Emergency services

Ascension Seton Northwest

Acute Care Hospitals · Austin, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450867
Location11113 Research BoulevardAustin, TX 78759 · Travis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ascension Seton Williamson

Acute Care Hospitals · Round Rock, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number670041
Location201 Seton ParkwayRound Rock, TX 78664 · Williamson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Cedar Park Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Cedar Park, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number670043
Location1401 Medical ParkwayCedar Park, TX 78613 · Williamson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

93.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality97.15
Improvement Activities40
Cost83.57

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 Prianka Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Prianka Desai is 1497076863. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 18, 2010.

Where is Prianka Desai located?

Prianka Desai practices at 4646 Mueller Blvd Apt 4034, Austin, TX 78723. The listed phone number is (832) 818-1118.

What is Prianka Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Prianka Desai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Prianka 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Prianka Desai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Prianka Desai reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Austin Anesthesiology Group, PLLC (Austin, TX), U. S. Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, P.A., (Houston, TX) and New York University (Boynton Beach, FL). Each 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 Prianka Desai's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Prianka Desai accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company, Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit and UnitedHealthcare list Prianka 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 Prianka Desai affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Prianka Desai is affiliated with Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital, Ascension Seton Northwest, Ascension Seton Williamson and Cedar Park Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Prianka Desai was last updated on October 4, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.