NEHAL T DESAI MD
NPI 1801855622
Internal Medicine in Columbia, SC
About Nehal T Desai Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
NEHAL T DESAI MD (NPI 1801855622) is an individual internal medicine provider in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (18600) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1998).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
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.
Other Identifiers 1
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
Nehal T 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, SCLexington Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · West Columbia, SCPrisma Health Baptist
Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, SCPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29201 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims
Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
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 Nehal Desai's NPI number?
The NPI number for Nehal Desai is 1801855622. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2006.
Where is Nehal Desai located?
Nehal Desai practices at 1750 Laurel St, Columbia, SC 29201. The listed phone number is (803) 779-3378.
What is Nehal Desai's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.
Is Nehal Desai enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Nehal 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 Nehal Desai accept?
Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Nehal 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.
Is Nehal Desai affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Nehal Desai is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Lexington Medical Center and Prisma Health Baptist.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Nehal Desai was last updated on October 27, 2020. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
