DR. RIDDHI KAMALNAYAN DESAI M.D.
NPI 1558788513
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Baltimore, MD

Q: What is Riddhi Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Riddhi Desai is 1558788513. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2014.

Q: What is Riddhi Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Riddhi Desai was last updated on July 19, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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 March 27, 2014PECOS Enrolled

1800 ORLEANS ST RM 8446, BALTIMORE, MD 21287(410) 955-6070(410) 614-7911 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 19, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 19, 2023, Apr 6, 2022, Aug 25, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Riddhi Kamalnayan Desai M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RIDDHI KAMALNAYAN DESAI M.D. (NPI 1558788513) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in Baltimore, Maryland, licensed in Texas (U5386) and active in the NPI registry since March 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558788513

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X

Provider Legal NameDR. RIDDHI KAMALNAYAN DESAICredential: M.D.

Location Address1800 ORLEANS ST RM 8446Baltimore, MD 21287

Mailing Address2976 Falmouth RdShaker Heights, OH 44122-2841

Phone(410) 955-6070

Fax(410) 614-7911

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateMarch 27, 2014

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 19, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 19, 2023

✔ NPI 1558788513 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2080N0001X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · U5386✔ Licensed in OH · 35.131793

Definition

A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.

Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 35-131793 (OH), U5386 (TX), D85608 (MD)

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

1800 ORLEANS ST RM 8446, Baltimore, MD 21287

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CareSource and more.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. Riddhi Kamalnayan 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 Reassignment

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

The University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas

1,151 mi

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

1000 S BECKHAM AVE
Tyler, TX 75701

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
5,299 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1417099599 (214) 645-0624

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

STEPHANIE E GREEN M.D.

Pediatrics

1800 ORLEANS ST RM 8446
BALTIMORE, MD 21287

Baltimore City (410) 955-5000

LUCAS FALCO

Emergency Medicine (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)

1800 ORLEANS ST RM 8446, BLOOMBERG CHILDREN'S CENTER
BALTIMORE, MD 21287

Baltimore City (410) 955-6070

LAURA MALONE MD, PHD

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)

1800 ORLEANS ST RM 8446
BALTIMORE, MD 21287

Baltimore City (410) 955-2727

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 Riddhi Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Riddhi Desai is 1558788513. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2014.

Where is Riddhi Desai located?

Riddhi Desai practices at 1800 Orleans St Rm 8446, Baltimore, MD 21287. The listed phone number is (410) 955-6070.

What is Riddhi Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Is Riddhi Desai enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Riddhi Desai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Riddhi Desai reassigns Medicare benefits to The University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas (Tyler, TX). 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 Riddhi Desai's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Riddhi Desai accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CareSource, Oscar Health Insurance and Oscar Insurance Corporation of Ohio list Riddhi 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 Riddhi Desai was last updated on July 19, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.