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AARON AFRAIM DESAI MD
NPI 1558758128
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurocritical Care in Edison, NJ

Active since April 22, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
65 JAMES ST, EDISON, NJ 08820(732) 321-7010(732) 744-5642 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 14, 2025, Apr 1, 2025, Mar 14, 2025 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2021).

About Aaron Afraim Desai Md NPPES

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

AARON AFRAIM DESAI MD (NPI 1558758128) is an individual neurocritical care provider in Edison, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA12210100) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Raritan Bay Medical Center, and maintains 23 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558758128
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084A2900X
Provider Legal NameAARON AFRAIM DESAICredential: MD
Location Address65 JAMES STEdison, NJ 08820-3947
Mailing Address331 Newman Springs Rd Ste 220Red Bank, NJ 07701-5792 · (732) 807-0877 · Fax (201) 751-1680
Phone(732) 321-7010
Fax(732) 744-5642
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateApril 22, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 14, 20257 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 14, 2025
✔ NPI 1558758128 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Neurocritical CareAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084A2900X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA12210100✔ Licensed in FL · ME152449
Definition
The medical subspecialty of Neurocritical Care is devoted to the comprehensive, multisystem care of the critically-ill neurological patient. Like other intensivists, the neurointensivist generally assumes the primary role for coordinating the care of his or her patients in the ICU, both the neurological and medical management of the patient. They may also provide consultative services for these patients as requested within the health system.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyTaxonomy 2084N0400X · License 70933 (TN), ME152449 (FL), 01093266A (IN), 102386 (GA), 0101281590 (VA)
65 JAMES ST, Edison, NJ 08820
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Secondary Practice Locations 23

Location 112200 Warwick Blvd Ste 110Newport News, VA 23601-2344 · Phone (757) 534-5100
Location 2130 W Ravine RdKingsport, TN 37660-3837 · Phone (423) 224-3150
Location 3851 Locust StRogersville, TN 37857-2407 · Phone (423) 921-7000
Location 42000 Brookside DrKingsport, TN 37660-4627 · Phone (423) 857-7000
Location 52 Tampa General CirTampa, FL 33606-3571 · Phone (813) 821-8038
Location 64201 Saint Antoine St, University Health Center 9CDetroit, MI 48201-2153 · Phone (551) 666-1023
Location 71 Medical Park BlvdBristol, TN 37620-7430 · Phone (423) 844-1121
Location 81901 S Shady StMountain City, TN 37683-2021 · Phone (423) 727-1100
Location 92030 Temple Hill RdErwin, TN 37650-8721 · Phone (423) 743-3141
Location 10100 15th St NWNorton, VA 24273-1616 · Phone (423) 630-7001
Location 111501 W Elk AveElizabethton, TN 37643-2874 · Phone (423) 542-1300
Location 1258 Carroll StreetLebanon, VA 24266-4510 · Phone (276) 883-8000
Location 131701 S Creasy LnLafayette, IN 47905-4972 · Phone (765) 502-4400 · Fax (765) 502-4401
Location 141420 Tusculum BlvdGreeneville, TN 37745-4279 · Phone (423) 787-5000
Location 151180 Raritan RdClark, NJ 07066-1311 · Phone (732) 321-7010 · Fax (732) 744-5642
Location 16245 Medical Park DrMarion, VA 24354-1100 · Phone (276) 378-1000
Location 171519 Main StSneedville, TN 37869-3657 · Phone (423) 733-5000
Location 18127 Health Care DrPennington Gap, VA 24277-2853 · Phone (276) 299-5000
Location 19300 Med Tech PkwyJohnson City, TN 37604-2277 · Phone (423) 302-1000
Location 20400 N State Of Franklin RdJohnson City, TN 37604-6035 · Phone (423) 323-6900
Location 21312 Hospital DrClintwood, VA 24228-6786 · Phone (276) 926-0300
Location 221990 Holton Ave EBig Stone Gap, VA 24219-3350 · Phone (276) 523-3111
Location 2316000 Johnston Memorial DrAbingdon, VA 24211-7664 · Phone (276) 258-1000

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid112035000FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, AvMed, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Aaron Afraim 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 ID6608170741
PECOS Enrollment IDI20211006001864, I20240926002318, I20241105002855, I20241125002607, I20241207000327, I20250415002927, I20250516002509
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

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.
161 services94 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
14 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Raritan Bay Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Perth Amboy, NJ
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310039
Location530 New Brunswick AvePerth Amboy, NJ 08861 · Middlesex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Jfk Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Edison, NJ
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310108
Location65 James StreetEdison, NJ 08820 · Middlesex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Bayshore Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Holmdel, NJ
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310112
Location727 N Beers StHolmdel, NJ 07733 · Monmouth County
Emergency services

Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lynchburg, VA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number490021
Location1901 Tate Springs RoadLynchburg, VA 24501 · Lynchburg City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

DR. LAMA EL ZEIN M.D
Family Medicine
65 JAMES ST
EDISON, NJ 08820
Middlesex County (732) 321-7487
MARLINE SPENCER RN, MSN, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
65 JAMES ST
EDISON, NJ 08820
Middlesex County (732) 744-5537
MARIA P MASIH MD
Family Medicine
65 JAMES ST
EDISON, NJ 08820
Middlesex County (732) 321-7487
KRISSA MATARLO-SMITH APN
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
65 JAMES ST
EDISON, NJ 08820
Middlesex County (732) 321-7733
ASHLEY MARGARITONDO DPT
Physical Therapist
65 JAMES ST
EDISON, NJ 08820
Middlesex County (732) 321-7000
MICHAEL D. CALI MD
Emergency Medicine
65 JAMES ST
EDISON, NJ 08820
Middlesex County (732) 321-7000
STACEY JOU MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Brain Injury Medicine)
65 JAMES ST
EDISON, NJ 08820
Middlesex County (732) 321-7070
MERARI SINGH APN
Nurse Practitioner
65 JAMES ST
EDISON, NJ 08820
Middlesex County (732) 321-7000

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 Aaron Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Aaron Desai is 1558758128. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 22, 2015.

Where is Aaron Desai located?

Aaron Desai practices at 65 James St, Edison, NJ 08820. The listed phone number is (732) 321-7010.

What is Aaron Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurocritical Care, with taxonomy code 2084A2900X.

Is Aaron Desai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Aaron 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.

What insurance does Aaron Desai accept?

Health plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, AvMed, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, CareSource and Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and 4 other insurers list Aaron 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 Aaron Desai affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Aaron Desai is affiliated with Raritan Bay Medical Center, Jfk Medical Center, Bayshore Medical Center and Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Aaron Desai was last updated on November 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 months 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.