MR. KUSH TARUN DESAI LCSW, APHSW-C, CT
NPI 1699315291
Social Worker - Clinical in Colorado Springs, CO

Active since January 10, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.58/100
CMS Quality Rating
175 S UNION BLVD STE 350, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910(719) 633-5515 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 14, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 1, 2026, Dec 1, 2025, Nov 26, 2025 and 26 more (29 updates tracked since 2020).

About Mr. Kush Tarun Desai Lcsw, Aphsw-c, Ct NPPES

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

MR. KUSH TARUN DESAI LCSW, APHSW-C, CT (NPI 1699315291) is an individual clinical provider in Colorado Springs, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (CSW.09927938) and active in the NPI registry since January 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 5 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699315291
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameMR. KUSH TARUN DESAICredential: LCSW, APHSW-C, CT
Location Address175 S UNION BLVD STE 350Colorado Springs, CO 80910-3146
Mailing Address2695 Rocky Mountain Ave Ste 150Loveland, CO 80538-9071 · (706) 242-4129 · Fax (970) 490-4153
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateJanuary 10, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 14, 202329 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 14, 2023
NPI 1699315291 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
Licenses Licensed in CO · CSW.09927938 Licensed in WY · LCSW-1335
Definition

A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.

175 S UNION BLVD STE 350, Colorado Springs, CO 80910

Secondary Practice Locations 5

Location 1175 S Union Blvd Ste 350Colorado Springs, CO 80910-3146 · Phone (719) 633-5515
Location 2155 Boardwalk Dr Ste 400Fort Collins, CO 80525-3040 · Phone (719) 301-9037
Location 33030 S College Ave Unit 210Fort Collins, CO 80525-2557 · Phone (970) 409-4500 · Fax (970) 409-4504
Location 44529 Stover StFort Collins, CO 80525-3261 · Phone (970) 430-4680
Location 51500 N Grant St # 4785Denver, CO 80203-1859 · Phone (970) 422-7218

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid9000181492CO

Accepted Insurance

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

Mr. Kush Tarun Desai Lcsw, Aphsw-c, Ct 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 ID1759702509
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200605001743
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 2

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.

Psychotherapy, 1 hour 90837
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 1-hour session, you'll talk about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to help identify and manage mental health issues. This process aids in personal growth, healing, and improved well-being.
52 services11 patients
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation 90791
A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is a thorough assessment used to identify any mental health conditions you may have. It involves a detailed discussion about your symptoms, thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. Your medical history and family's mental health history are also considered.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 80910 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
$0.00 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$72.20 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $18.05 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

97.58/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.53
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 15

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

Internal Medicine
175 S UNION BLVD STE 350
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910
Internal Medicine
175 S UNION BLVD STE 350
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
175 S UNION BLVD STE 350
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910
Family Medicine
175 S UNION BLVD STE 350
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910
Physician Assistant
175 S UNION BLVD STE 350
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910
Family Medicine
175 S UNION BLVD STE 350
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910
Internal Medicine
175 S UNION BLVD STE 350
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910
Physician Assistant
175 S UNION BLVD STE 350
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910

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 Kush Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kush Desai is 1699315291. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 10, 2020.

Where is Kush Desai located?

Kush Desai practices at 175 S Union Blvd Ste 350, Colorado Springs, CO 80910. The listed phone number is (719) 633-5515.

What is Kush Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is Kush Desai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kush 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 Kush Desai accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Providence Health Plan list Kush 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kush Desai was last updated on January 14, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.