NIKHIL DESAI DMD, MD
NPI 1598812471
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Santa Clara, CA

Active since January 04, 2007PECOS Enrolled
710 LAWRENCE EXPY, SANTA CLARA, CA 95051(408) 851-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 14, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Nikhil Desai Dmd, Md NPPES

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

NIKHIL DESAI DMD, MD (NPI 1598812471) is an individual oral & maxillofacial surgery provider in Santa Clara, California, licensed in California (A104276) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598812471
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy204E00000X
Provider Legal NameNIKHIL DESAICredential: DMD, MD
Location Address710 LAWRENCE EXPYSanta Clara, CA 95051-5173
Mailing Address710 Lawrence ExpySanta Clara, CA 95051-5173 · (408) 851-1000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 4, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 14, 2021
✔ NPI 1598812471 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOral & Maxillofacial SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code204E00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A104276
Definition
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to recognize and treat a wide spectrum of diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. They are also trained to administer anesthesia, and provide care in an office setting. They are trained to treat problems such as the extraction of wisdom teeth, misaligned jaws, tumors and cysts of the jaw and mouth, and to perform dental implant surgery.
710 LAWRENCE EXPY, Santa Clara, CA 95051

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)

Nikhil Desai Dmd, Md 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 Nikhil Desai reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Internal Medicine
710 LAWRENCE EXPRESSWAY
Santa Clara, CA 95051
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 20,078 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.

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.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
710 LAWRENCE EXPY
SANTA CLARA, CA 95051
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
710 LAWRENCE EXPY
SANTA CLARA, CA 95051
Dietitian, Registered
710 LAWRENCE EXPY
SANTA CLARA, CA 95051
Physical Therapist
710 LAWRENCE EXPY, DEPT. #174
SANTA CLARA, CA 95051
Podiatrist
710 LAWRENCE EXPY
SANTA CLARA, CA 95051
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
710 LAWRENCE EXPY
SANTA CLARA, CA 95051
Physical Therapist
710 LAWRENCE EXPY
SANTA CLARA, CA 95051
Obstetrics & Gynecology
710 LAWRENCE EXPY
SANTA CLARA, CA 95051

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 Nikhil Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nikhil Desai is 1598812471. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 4, 2007.

Where is Nikhil Desai located?

Nikhil Desai practices at 710 Lawrence Expy, Santa Clara, CA 95051. The listed phone number is (408) 851-1000.

What is Nikhil Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery with taxonomy code 204E00000X.

Is Nikhil Desai enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Nikhil Desai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nikhil Desai reassigns Medicare benefits to Permanente Medical Group Inc (Santa Clara, 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 Nikhil 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 Nikhil Desai was last updated on December 14, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.