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MR. ANIL J DESAI MD
NPI 1578670071
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Covington, GA

Active since August 23, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4139 BAKER ST NE, COVINGTON, GA 30014(770) 786-9499(770) 786-9757 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 25, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Mr. Anil J Desai Md NPPES

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

MR. ANIL J DESAI MD (NPI 1578670071) is an individual hematology & oncology provider in Covington, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (035033) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578670071
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0003X
Provider Legal NameMR. ANIL J DESAICredential: MD
Location Address4139 BAKER ST NECovington, GA 30014-1405
Mailing Address3641 Highway 20 Se, Suite AConyers, GA 30013-3064 · (770) 918-1234 · Fax (770) 918-1235
Phone(770) 786-9499
Fax(770) 786-9757
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateAugust 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 25, 2016
✔ NPI 1578670071 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hematology & OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0003X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 035033
Definition
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 035033 (GA)
4139 BAKER ST NE, Covington, GA 30014
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid00588266CGA
Medicare UPINF22281GA
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified83BBBFPGA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama 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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. Anil J 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 ID6002091766
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110425000427
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 Anil Desai reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Rockdale Newton Hematology Oncology
Same address
Hematology & Oncology
4139 BAKER ST NE
Covington, GA 30014
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
NPI 1336279140 (770) 786-9499

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 9

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
189 services28 patients
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 99490
Chronic care management services involve a healthcare professional directing clinical staff in managing your chronic conditions. This includes the first 20 minutes per month of services like medication management, care coordination, and health monitoring to help improve your health and quality of life.
105 services23 patients
Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, first 30 minutes provided personally by health care professional, per calendar month 99491
Chronic care management services involve a healthcare professional personally providing care for patients with two or more chronic conditions. This service, offered monthly, focuses on the first 30 minutes of care, helping manage and coordinate the patient's health needs.
86 services23 patients
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes 99457
This service involves reviewing and managing your health data, which is remotely monitored and collected. Your vital signs like heart rate and blood pressure are tracked regularly throughout the month. The first 20 minutes of this data analysis per month is included in this service.
85 services14 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
22 services20 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
19 services19 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30014 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
$172.43 typical visit price
range $56.84 – $172.43
Typical copayment $43.10 (range $14.21 – $43.10)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$100.20 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $140.40
Typical copayment $25.05 (range $4.55 – $35.10)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
87%1,041 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
3%381 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
99%381 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
1%381 patients1/55-star benchmark: 59%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

ROCKDALE NEWTON HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
4139 BAKER ST NE
COVINGTON, GA 30014
Newton County (770) 786-9499
DR. ANITHA R REDDY D.M.D
Dentist (General Practice)
4139 BAKER ST NE, SUITE# 15
COVINGTON, GA 30014
Newton County (770) 787-1013
COVINGTON DENTAL CARE
Clinic/Center (Dental)
4139 BAKER ST NE, SUITE# 15
COVINGTON, GA 30014
Newton County (770) 787-1013

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 Anil Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Anil Desai is 1578670071. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 23, 2006.

Where is Anil Desai located?

Anil Desai practices at 4139 Baker St NE, Covington, GA 30014. The listed phone number is (770) 786-9499.

What is Anil Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hematology & Oncology, with taxonomy code 207RH0003X.

Is Anil Desai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Anil 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 Anil Desai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Anil Desai reassigns Medicare benefits to Rockdale Newton Hematology Oncology (Covington, GA). 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 Anil Desai's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Anil Desai accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Anil 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 Anil Desai was last updated on February 25, 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.