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DR. HEALTHY JAYANTILAL DESAI M.D.
NPI 1639327315
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine in Ridgecrest, CA

Active since September 05, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1041 N CHINA LAKE BLVD, B, RIDGECREST, CA 93555(760) 446-6404(760) 446-6415 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 17, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Healthy Jayantilal Desai M.d. NPPES

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

DR. HEALTHY JAYANTILAL DESAI M.D. (NPI 1639327315) is an individual sports medicine provider in Ridgecrest, California, licensed in California (A114098) and active in the NPI registry since September 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639327315
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XX0005X
Provider Legal NameDR. HEALTHY JAYANTILAL DESAICredential: M.D.
Location Address1041 N CHINA LAKE BLVD, BRidgecrest, CA 93555-3183
Mailing Address1081 N China Lake BlvdRidgecrest, CA 93555-3130 · (760) 446-8692 · Fax (760) 446-8694
Phone(760) 446-6404
Fax(760) 446-6415
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateSeptember 5, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMay 17, 2021
NPPES CertifiedMay 17, 2021
✔ NPI 1639327315 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XX0005X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A114098
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
Also ListedOrthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207X00000X · License A114098 (CA)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License P65752 (NY), BP10035982 (TX)
1041 N CHINA LAKE BLVD, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
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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

Dr. Healthy Jayantilal Desai M.d. 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 ID2668639758
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120201000261
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 3

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.

Incision of tendon covering of finger 26055
This procedure involves making a small cut into the protective sheath around a finger tendon. It's typically done to relieve pressure or inflammation, improve finger movement, or treat conditions like trigger finger. It's a safe, often outpatient procedure.
35 services12 patients
Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 27447
A bilateral knee joint replacement is a procedure where the damaged parts of both your knee joints are replaced with artificial parts. It aims to relieve pain and improve mobility. The process involves a surgical operation under anesthesia.
14 services12 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
14 services14 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 12

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

AVINASH M. MONDKAR M.D.,A MEDICAL CORPORATION
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1041 N CHINA LAKE BLVD, SUITE A
RIDGECREST, CA 93555
Kern County (310) 657-1995
WILLIAM W FERGUSON M.D.
Family Medicine
1041 N CHINA LAKE BLVD, B
RIDGECREST, CA 93555
Kern County (760) 446-6404
MAURICE DUSOL JR. M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1041 N CHINA LAKE BLVD, B
RIDGECREST, CA 93555
Kern County (760) 446-6404
BARBARA N BASS M.D.
Dermatology
1041 N CHINA LAKE BLVD, STE B
RIDGECREST, CA 93555
Kern County (760) 446-6404
ERIN DOHERTY VAN ALLEN PA-C
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1041 N CHINA LAKE BLVD
RIDGECREST, CA 93555
Kern County (760) 446-0121
RIDGECREST REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
1041 N CHINA LAKE BLVD
RIDGECREST, CA 93555
Kern County (760) 446-0121
JAMES HWANG MD
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1041 N CHINA LAKE BLVD
RIDGECREST, CA 93555
Kern County (760) 446-0121
KATHERINE STIRK FERGUSON MD
Pediatrics
1041 N CHINA LAKE BLVD, B
RIDGECREST, CA 93555
Kern County (760) 446-6404

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 Healthy Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Healthy Desai is 1639327315. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 5, 2008.

Where is Healthy Desai located?

Healthy Desai practices at 1041 N China Lake Blvd B, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. The listed phone number is (760) 446-6404.

What is Healthy Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207XX0005X.

Is Healthy Desai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Healthy 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Healthy Desai was last updated on May 17, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.