RUCHIT B. DESAI
NPI 1770901472
Internal Medicine in Pennington, NJ

Q: What is Ruchit Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruchit Desai is 1770901472. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 1, 2014.

Q: What is Ruchit Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ruchit 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 April 01, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1 CAPITAL WAY, PENNINGTON, NJ 08534(609) 303-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 17, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

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About Ruchit B. Desai NPPES

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

RUCHIT B. DESAI (NPI 1770901472) is an individual internal medicine provider in Pennington, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA10158000) and active in the NPI registry since April 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell, and maintains a secondary practice location in Newark.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770901472

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameRUCHIT B. DESAI

Location Address1 CAPITAL WAYPennington, NJ 08534-2520

Mailing Address1 Capital WayPennington, NJ 08534-2520 · (732) 995-3941

Phone(609) 303-4000

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014

Enumeration DateApril 1, 2014

Last NPPES UpdateMay 17, 2021

NPPES CertifiedMay 17, 2021

✔ NPI 1770901472 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA10158000

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

1 CAPITAL WAY, Pennington, NJ 08534

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1201 Lyons AveNewark, NJ 07112-2027 · Phone (732) 995-3941

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include 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

Ruchit B. Desai 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 ID6002175742

PECOS Enrollment IDI20180125001769

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.

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.

228 services218 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.

24 services24 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

17 services16 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.

13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell

Acute Care Hospitals · Pennington, NJ

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number310044

LocationOne Capital WayPennington, NJ 08534 · Mercer County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Capital Health Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Trenton, NJ

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number310092

Location750 Brunswick AveTrenton, NJ 08638 · Mercer County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 08534 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

$140.34 typical visit price

range $61.59 – $185.05

Typical copayment $35.08 (range $15.39 – $46.26)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$107.94 typical visit price

range $20.08 – $150.98

Typical copayment $26.98 (range $5.02 – $37.74)

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.

AARTI SANJEEV VADHAVKAR M.D.

Anesthesiology

1 CAPITAL WAY, DEPT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY, CAPITAL HEALTH HOPEWELL MEDICAL
PENNINGTON, NJ 08534

Mercer County (800) 637-2374

MRS. EMILY KATHERINE WARIAS NP

Nurse Practitioner