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DR. VIJAY V DESAI MD
NPI 1770506446
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Norwalk, CT

Active since July 25, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.24/100
CMS Quality Rating
24 STEVENS ST, NORWALK, CT 06850(203) 852-2665(203) 899-5065 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 6, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Vijay V Desai Md NPPES

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

DR. VIJAY V DESAI MD (NPI 1770506446) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Norwalk, Connecticut, licensed in Connecticut (39563) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Tampa, and is a graduate of Other (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770506446
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. VIJAY V DESAICredential: MD
Location Address24 STEVENS STNorwalk, CT 06850
Mailing Address24 Stevens StNorwalk, CT 06850-3852 · (203) 852-2665 · Fax (203) 899-5065
Phone(203) 852-2665
Fax(203) 899-5065
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateJuly 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 6, 2018
✔ NPI 1770506446 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in CT · 39563
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.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 39563 (CT)
24 STEVENS ST, Norwalk, CT 06850
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 112902 Usf Magnolia DrTampa, FL 33612-9416 · Phone (813) 745-6853

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. Vijay V 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 ID244285765
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050317000660
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.

Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
197 services150 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
161 services145 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
120 services65 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.
11 services11 patients

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.

94.24/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality78.26
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

DR. EVE BLOCK MD
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
24 STEVENS ST
NORWALK, CT 06850
Western Connecticut Planning Region (203) 852-2665
RUTH C PERRY CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
24 STEVENS ST
NORWALK, CT 06850
Western Connecticut Planning Region (203) 852-2276
DR. RICHARD LAWRENCE MAIBERGER M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
24 STEVENS ST
NORWALK, CT 06850
Western Connecticut Planning Region (203) 852-2293
RICHARD A HUGHES MD
Anesthesiology
24 STEVENS ST
NORWALK, CT 06850
Western Connecticut Planning Region (203) 852-2276
MRS. ERIKA JAYNE PEARL PA-C
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
24 STEVENS ST, NORWALK HOSPITAL DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY
NORWALK, CT 06850
Western Connecticut Planning Region (203) 852-2464
JAN CRISTOPHER HERNANDEZ DE GUZMAN PHARMD, MSF, RPH
Pharmacist
24 STEVENS ST
NORWALK, CT 06850
Western Connecticut Planning Region (203) 852-2690
PAUL R BEILES MD
Anesthesiology
24 STEVENS ST
NORWALK, CT 06850
Western Connecticut Planning Region (203) 852-2276
MS. IRIS NAGIN RNP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
24 STEVENS ST, HOSPITALIST SUITE
NORWALK, CT 06850
Western Connecticut Planning Region (203) 852-3072

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 Vijay Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vijay Desai is 1770506446. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 25, 2006.

Where is Vijay Desai located?

Vijay Desai practices at 24 Stevens St, Norwalk, CT 06850. The listed phone number is (203) 852-2665.

What is Vijay Desai's specialty?

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

Is Vijay Desai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vijay 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 Vijay Desai was last updated on July 6, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.