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DR. CHAITANYA MUKESH DESAI M.D.
NPI 1780707398
Emergency Medicine in South Plainfield, NJ

Active since April 09, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
50 CRAGWOOD RD, SUITE 308, SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 07080(908) 338-1299 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 30, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Chaitanya Mukesh Desai M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHAITANYA MUKESH DESAI M.D. (NPI 1780707398) is an individual emergency medicine provider in South Plainfield, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA08680000) and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780707398
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHAITANYA MUKESH DESAICredential: M.D.
Location Address50 CRAGWOOD RD, SUITE 308South Plainfield, NJ 07080-2433
Mailing Address50 Cragwood Rd, Suite 308South Plainfield, NJ 07080-2433
Phone(908) 338-1299
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateApril 9, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 30, 2012
✔ NPI 1780707398 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA08680000
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
50 CRAGWOOD RD, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Dr. Chait Mukesh Desai M.d.

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Chaitanya Mukesh Desai M.d. 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 ID4183755002
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101122001226
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

8

Medicare enrollment records show Chaitanya Desai reassigns Medicare billing to 8 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Atlantic Advanced Urgent Care
15 mi
Emergency Medicine
465 SOUTH ST STE 200
Morristown, NJ 07960
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 48 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1104309277 (973) 971-7225
Garden State Healthcare Associates, LLC
18 mi
Emergency Medicine
29 E 29TH ST
Bayonne, NJ 07002
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 637 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1700014545 (844) 242-7436
Hackensack Meridian Urgent Care, PC
22 mi
Urgent Care
315 W MAIN ST
Freehold, NJ 07728
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 95 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1285165209 (888) 878-1503
Hackensack Meridian Urgent Care Plus PC
23 mi
Urgent Care
5 MARINE VIEW PLZ STE 101
Hoboken, NJ 07030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 38 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396858874 (848) 308-4612
Ihpnj ER LLC
24 mi
Emergency Medicine
308 WILLOW AVE
Hoboken, NJ 07030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 113 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225750946 (201) 418-1000
Stadium Emergency Associates
24 mi
Emergency Medical Services
55 MEADOWLANDS PKWY
Secaucus, NJ 07094
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 74 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1205293693 (732) 212-0060
Atlantic Urgent Care, LLC
39 mi
General Practice
181 HIGH ST
Newton, NJ 07860
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 80 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1023358959 (973) 383-9898
Newton Emergency Medical Associates LLC
39 mi
Emergency Medicine
175 HIGH ST, NEWTON HOSPITAL
Newton, NJ 07860
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 59 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1306118344 (954) 939-5000

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 3

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
25 services25 patients
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.
19 services19 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.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 07080 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
$98.09 typical visit price
range $63.84 – $190.92
Typical copayment $24.52 (range $15.96 – $47.73)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$111.57 typical visit price
range $20.97 – $155.92
Typical copayment $27.89 (range $5.24 – $38.98)
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

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

MINTEX N TECH
Home Health
50 CRAGWOOD RD, SUITE 201
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 07080
Middlesex County (732) 384-4454

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 Chaitanya Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chaitanya Desai is 1780707398. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 9, 2007. The provider is also known as Dr. Chait Mukesh Desai M.D..

Where is Chaitanya Desai located?

Chaitanya Desai practices at 50 Cragwood Rd Suite 308, South Plainfield, NJ 07080. The listed phone number is (908) 338-1299.

What is Chaitanya Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Chaitanya Desai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chaitanya 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Chaitanya Desai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chaitanya Desai reassigns Medicare benefits to 8 organizations: Atlantic Advanced Urgent Care (Morristown, NJ), Garden State Healthcare Associates, LLC (Bayonne, NJ), Hackensack Meridian Urgent Care, PC (Freehold, NJ), Hackensack Meridian Urgent Care Plus PC (Hoboken, NJ), Ihpnj ER LLC (Hoboken, NJ) and 3 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Chaitanya 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 Chaitanya Desai was last updated on January 30, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.