SAGAR DESAI MD
NPI 1538780127
Emergency Medicine in San Diego, CA

Active since May 05, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4077 FIFTH AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92103(925) 719-7143 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 6, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: May 6, 2024, May 5, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Sagar Desai Md NPPES

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

SAGAR DESAI MD (NPI 1538780127) is an individual emergency medicine provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (A194571) and active in the NPI registry since May 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538780127
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameSAGAR DESAICredential: MD
Location Address4077 FIFTH AVESan Diego, CA 92103-2105
Mailing Address4077 Fifth AveSan Diego, CA 92103-2105 · (925) 719-7143
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, San Francisco School Of MedicineGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateMay 5, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateMay 6, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 6, 2024
✔ NPI 1538780127 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A194571
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.
4077 FIFTH AVE, San Diego, CA 92103

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Sagar 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 ID7113469719
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240611002616
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Sagar Desai reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Emergency Medicine
4077 FIFTH AVE
San Diego, CA 92103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 75 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 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.

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.
110 services110 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.
70 services67 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.
33 services29 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
27 services27 patients
Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 leads with review by physician only 93042
An Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. 1 to 3 leads or sensors are placed on your body to capture this data. A physician then reviews the results to evaluate your heart's health.
20 services20 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92103 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
$94.87 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$108.42 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $27.10 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
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.

Hospitalist
4077 FIFTH AVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Critical Care Medicine)
4077 FIFTH AVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Registered Nurse (Neuroscience)
4077 FIFTH AVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Internal Medicine
4077 FIFTH AVE, MER 35
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Emergency Medicine
4077 FIFTH AVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4077 FIFTH AVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
4077 FIFTH AVE, TRAUMA SERVICES, MER62
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4077 FIFTH AVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103

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 Sagar Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sagar Desai is 1538780127. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 5, 2020.

Where is Sagar Desai located?

Sagar Desai practices at 4077 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103. The listed phone number is (925) 719-7143.

What is Sagar Desai's specialty?

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

Is Sagar Desai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sagar 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 organization bills Medicare for Sagar Desai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sagar Desai reassigns Medicare benefits to Pacific Emergency Providers, A Prof. Corp. (San Diego, CA). The 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 Sagar Desai's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sagar Desai was last updated on May 6, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.