DR. VIRAL KALPEN DESAI M.B.B.S.
NPI 1710449921
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Rochester, MN

Active since April 05, 2019PECOS Enrolled
200 1ST ST SW, ROCHESTER, MN 55905(507) 284-2511(502) 852-8980 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 8, 2025, Apr 5, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Viral Kalpen Desai M.b.b.s. NPPES

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

DR. VIRAL KALPEN DESAI M.B.B.S. (NPI 1710449921) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Rochester, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (70994) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Louisville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710449921
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. VIRAL KALPEN DESAICredential: M.B.B.S.
Location Address200 1ST ST SWRochester, MN 55905-1622
Mailing AddressPo Box 860912Minneapolis, MN 55486-0912 · (507) 284-2511 · Fax (502) 852-8980
Fax(502) 852-8980
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 5, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 8, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 8, 2025
✔ NPI 1710449921 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0200X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 70994
Definition
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseTaxonomy 207RC0000X · License 70994 (MN)
200 1ST ST SW, Rochester, MN 55905

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1550 S Jackson St Fl 3Louisville, KY 40202-1622 · Phone (502) 852-5666 · Fax (502) 852-8980

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Viral Kalpen Desai M.b.b.s. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Viral Desai reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Same address
Infectious Disease
200 1ST ST SW
Rochester, MN 55905
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 6,534 clinicians in this Medicare group
Point of Service
1700 UNIVERSITY AVE W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 2,373 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
909 FULTON ST SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 1,662 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
1601 GOLF COURSE RD
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 555 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
750 E 34TH ST
Hibbing, MN 55746
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 707 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
21 services21 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.
14 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55905 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
$127.61 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.61 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $24.65 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
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.

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.

Internal Medicine
200 1ST ST SW
ROCHESTER, MN 55905
Pathology (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)
200 1ST ST SW
ROCHESTER, MN 55905
Nurse Practitioner
200 1ST ST SW
ROCHESTER, MN 55905
Nurse Practitioner
200 1ST ST SW
ROCHESTER, MN 55905
Optometrist
200 1ST ST SW
ROCHESTER, MN 55905
Psychologist
200 1ST ST SW
ROCHESTER, MN 55905
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
200 1ST ST SW
ROCHESTER, MN 55905
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
200 1ST ST SW
ROCHESTER, MN 55905

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 Viral Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Viral Desai is 1710449921. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2019.

Where is Viral Desai located?

Viral Desai practices at 200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905. The listed phone number is (507) 284-2511.

What is Viral Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Is Viral Desai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Viral Desai is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Viral Desai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Viral Desai reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN), Fairview Specialty Services (Saint Paul, MN), University Of Minnesota Health Clinics And Surgery Center Inc (Minneapolis, MN), Grand Itasca Clinic And Hospital (Grand Rapids, MN) and Range Regional Health Services (Hibbing, MN). 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 Viral 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 Viral Desai was last updated on August 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months 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.