AKASH R DESAI MD
NPI 1609372523
Emergency Medicine in San Diego, CA

Q: What is Akash Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Akash Desai is 1609372523. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2018.

Q: What is Akash Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Akash Desai was last updated on August 5, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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 30, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

91.04/100

CMS Quality Rating

6655 ALVARADO RD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92120(800) 926-8273 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 5, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 5, 2024, Oct 27, 2023, Jan 6, 2023 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Akash R Desai Md NPPES

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

AKASH R DESAI MD (NPI 1609372523) is an individual emergency medicine provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (A176775) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 3 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609372523

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207P00000X

Provider Legal NameAKASH R DESAICredential: MD

Location Address6655 ALVARADO RDSan Diego, CA 92120-5208

Mailing AddressFile 57326Los Angeles, CA 90074-7326 · (800) 926-8273

Phone(800) 926-8273

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Southern California Keck School Of MedicineGraduated 2018

Enumeration DateMarch 30, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 5, 20245 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 5, 2024

✔ NPI 1609372523 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207P00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A176775

Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

6655 ALVARADO RD, San Diego, CA 92120

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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 11468 Madison Ave # 1149New York, NY 10029-6508 · Phone (212) 824-8069

Location 2200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 92103-9000 · Phone (800) 926-8273

Location 39300 Campus Point DrLA Jolla, CA 92037-1300 · Phone (800) 926-8273

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Akash R 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 ID4486992146

PECOS Enrollment IDI20220902002834

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 8

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

119 services114 patients

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

64 services63 patients

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.

43 services41 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010

A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.

35 services33 patients

Ultrasound of heart, follow-up 93308

A follow-up ultrasound of the heart, also known as an echocardiogram, is a non-invasive test that uses sound waves to create images of your heart. It helps doctors monitor your heart's function and structures after initial assessment or treatment.

27 services26 patients

X-ray of chest, 1 view 71045

A chest X-ray, 1 view, is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures within your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer. You'll stand in front of a machine that emits X-rays, which pass through your body to create the image.

25 services25 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92120 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

$94.87 typical visit price

range $62.10 – $184.71

Typical copayment $23.71 (range $15.52 – $46.17)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$108.42 typical visit price

range $20.62 – $151.42

Typical copayment $27.10 (range $5.15 – $37.85)

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.

91.04/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

82.13

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

64.1

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.

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