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

Q: 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.

Q: What is Healthy Desai's specialty?

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

Q: 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.

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: October 25, 2026.

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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, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Healthy Desai reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital

0.1 mi

Critical Access

1081 N CHINA LAKE BLVD
Ridgecrest, CA 93555

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
143 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1447253125 (760) 446-3551

Sports Medicine And Orthopaedic Institute

83 mi

Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery

12490 BUSINESS CENTER DR STE 100
Victorville, CA 92395

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
19 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1669993218 (760) 522-8585

Shahin S. Rad, M.D. PC

112 mi

Orthopaedic Surgery

16311 VENTURA BLVD STE 1150
Encino, CA 91436

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: Shahin S Rad MD PC
24 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1801265673 (818) 477-0787

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 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Healthy Desai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Healthy Desai reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Ridgecrest Regional Hospital (Ridgecrest, CA), Sports Medicine And Orthopaedic Institute (Victorville, CA) and Shahin S. Rad, M.D. PC (Encino, CA). Each 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 Healthy 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 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.