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DR. ARTI DESAI M.D.
NPI 1548444813
Hospitalist in Seattle, WA

Active since December 21, 2007PECOS Enrolled
2001 8TH AVE, SUITE 400, SEATTLE, WA 98121(415) 205-7904 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 26, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Dr. Arti Desai M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ARTI DESAI M.D. (NPI 1548444813) is an individual hospitalist provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD60287801) and active in the NPI registry since December 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548444813
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ARTI DESAICredential: M.D.
Location Address2001 8TH AVE, SUITE 400Seattle, WA 98121
Mailing AddressPo Box 5371, Suite 400, M/s: Cw8-6Seattle, WA 98145-5005
Phone(415) 205-7904
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateDecember 21, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJune 26, 2018
✔ NPI 1548444813 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD60287801
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.
2001 8TH AVE, Seattle, WA 98121
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.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)

Dr. Arti 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

2

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

Association Of Chmc And University Physicians
1.0 mi
Orthopaedic Trauma
325 9TH AVE
Seattle, WA 98104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: The Association Of Chrmc And University Physicians
  • 1,443 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1215153671 (206) 731-3000
Seattle Children's Hospital
4.1 mi
Specialist
4800 SAND POINT WAY NE
Seattle, WA 98105
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Seattle Childrens Hospital
  • 912 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003319500 (206) 987-2000

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98121 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
$143.76 typical visit price
range $63.67 – $189.37
Typical copayment $35.94 (range $15.91 – $47.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$111.00 typical visit price
range $21.12 – $155.00
Typical copayment $27.75 (range $5.28 – $38.75)
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.

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 Arti Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Arti Desai is 1548444813. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 21, 2007.

Where is Arti Desai located?

Arti Desai practices at 2001 8th Ave Suite 400, Seattle, WA 98121. The listed phone number is (415) 205-7904.

What is Arti Desai's specialty?

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

Is Arti Desai enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Arti Desai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Arti Desai reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Association Of Chmc And University Physicians (Seattle, WA) and Seattle Children's Hospital (Seattle, WA). 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 Arti Desai's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Arti Desai accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Arti 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Arti Desai was last updated on June 26, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.