VIJAY DESAI M.D.
NPI 1497748040
Emergency Medicine in Watseka, IL

Q: What is Vijay Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vijay Desai is 1497748040. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 30, 2005.

Q: What is Vijay Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vijay Desai was last updated on July 16, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.

Active since August 30, 2005PECOS Enrolled

200 E FAIRMAN AVE, WATSEKA, IL 60970(630) 321-8300(630) 321-8750 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 16, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Vijay Desai M.d. NPPES

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

VIJAY DESAI M.D. (NPI 1497748040) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Watseka, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497748040

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207P00000X

Provider Legal NameVIJAY DESAICredential: M.D.

Location Address200 E FAIRMAN AVEWatseka, IL 60970-1644

Mailing Address150 Quail Ridge DrWestmont, IL 60559-6142 · (630) 321-8300 · Fax (630) 321-8750

Phone(630) 321-8300

Fax(630) 321-8750

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateAugust 30, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 16, 2007

✔ NPI 1497748040 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207P00000X

Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

200 E FAIRMAN AVE, Watseka, IL 60970

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPIND15383IL

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedL94879IL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health.Insurance ›

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)

Vijay Desai M.d. 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 Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Vijay Desai reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Health Service Systems, Inc

55 mi

Internal Medicine

1851 SILVER CROSS BOULEVARD, SUITE 110
New Lenox, IL 60451

Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
133 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1851323257 (815) 300-3060

Ottawa Regional Hospital & Healthcare Center

70 mi

General Acute Care Hospital

1100 E NORRIS DR
Ottawa, IL 61350

Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
130 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1306971080 (815) 433-3100

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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

148 services148 patients

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

119 services119 patients

Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283

An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.

18 services18 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010

A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.

17 services17 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60970 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

$85.71 typical visit price

range $54.80 – $168.44

Typical copayment $21.42 (range $13.70 – $42.11)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$97.25 typical visit price

range $17.16 – $136.56

Typical copayment $24.31 (range $4.29 – $34.14)

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.

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