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ARATI S DESAI MD
NPI 1689638983
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Philadelphia, PA

Active since April 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85.48/100
CMS Quality Rating
3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104(215) 615-5858 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 27, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Arati S Desai Md NPPES

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

ARATI S DESAI MD (NPI 1689638983) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD438067) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania, and is a graduate of University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689638983
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameARATI S DESAICredential: MD
Location Address3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVDPhiladelphia, PA 19104-5127
Mailing Address3400 Civic Center BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19104-5127 · (215) 615-5858
Phone(215) 615-5858
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Kentucky College Of MedicineGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateApril 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 27, 2019
✔ NPI 1689638983 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD438067
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.Insurance ›

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

Arati S 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 ID5991739039
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090827000303
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 4

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 high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
204 services79 patients
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.
80 services45 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
34 services34 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
27 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania

Acute Care Hospitals · Philadelphia, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390111
Location34th & Spruce StsPhiladelphia, PA 19104 · Philadelphia County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Chester County Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · West Chester, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390179
Location701 East Marshall StreetWest Chester, PA 19380 · Chester County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Doylestown Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Doylestown, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390203
Location595 West State StDoylestown, PA 18901 · Bucks County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Philadelphia, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number390223
Location51 North 39th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19104 · Philadelphia County
Emergency services

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.

85.48/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality73.6
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Temozolomide, oral, 5 mg J8700
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX000N
2 suppliers59 claims6,927 services$0.43 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
1 supplier25 claims25 services$18.18 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
1 supplier32 claims32 services$12.63 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

PHILIPPE OLIVIER SZAPARY MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, EAST PAVILION, 2ND FLOOR
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 615-4949
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Psychiatric Unit
3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, 2 SOUTH PAVILION
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 614-1828
CAREY MCDOUGALL M.S.
Genetic Counselor, MS
3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-2920
KELSEY ELIZABETH SPIELMAN
Genetic Counselor, MS
3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 349-8479
STEVEN S SCHERER MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, 2ND FLOOR, SOUTH PAVILION
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 662-3606
KEITH CENGEL MD, PHD
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, CONCOURSE LEVEL
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 662-2428
BRIAN FRIEL MD
Urology
3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, UROLOGY, PERELMAN CENTER, 3RD FLOOR, WEST PAVILION
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 349-5042
RICHARD KRISKA
Pharmacist
3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, ROOM 101 WEST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 662-6260

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 Arati Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Arati Desai is 1689638983. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 13, 2006.

Where is Arati Desai located?

Arati Desai practices at 3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104. The listed phone number is (215) 615-5858.

What is Arati Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Arati Desai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Arati 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.

What insurance does Arati Desai accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan list Arati 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.

Is Arati Desai affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Arati Desai is affiliated with Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania, Chester County Hospital, Doylestown Hospital and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Arati Desai was last updated on September 27, 2019. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.