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JANAK DESAI M.D.
NPI 1538359641
Surgery in Brownsville, TX

Active since July 26, 2007PECOS Enrolled
1080 CEIBA CIR, SUITE 615, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521(956) 541-9862 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 14, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Janak Desai M.d. NPPES

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

JANAK DESAI M.D. (NPI 1538359641) is an individual surgery provider in Brownsville, Texas, licensed in Texas (E9604) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538359641
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameJANAK DESAICredential: M.D.
Location Address1080 CEIBA CIR, SUITE 615Brownsville, TX 78521-3657
Mailing Address1080 Ceiba CirBrownsville, TX 78521-3657 · (956) 541-9862
Phone(956) 541-9862
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJuly 26, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 14, 2016
✔ NPI 1538359641 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · E9604
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
1080 CEIBA CIR, Brownsville, TX 78521
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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 (PECOS)

Janak 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78521 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Janak Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Janak Desai is 1538359641. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 26, 2007.

Where is Janak Desai located?

Janak Desai practices at 1080 Ceiba Cir Suite 615, Brownsville, TX 78521. The listed phone number is (956) 541-9862.

What is Janak Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Janak Desai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Janak Desai is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Janak Desai was last updated on January 14, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.