DR. TARINA R. DESAI MD
NPI 1821380700
Family Medicine in San Antonio, TX

Q: What is the provider's specialty?

The provider's specialty is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Active since May 10, 2011PECOS Enrolled

4502 MEDICAL DR, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229(210) 358-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 22, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

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NPI Profile Information
Primary Taxonomy
Medicare Participation & PECOS Status
Physician Visit Costs
Other Providers Same Location
Frequently Asked Questions

Individual
Female
Family Medicine
PECOS Enrolled

About TARINA DESAI

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Tarina Desai, a primary care provider established in San Antonio, Texas with a medical specialization in Family Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1821380700 assigned on May 2011. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207Q00000X with license number P8883 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 11 years ago.

NPI: 1821380700 Verify this NPI
Provider Name: DR. TARINA R. DESAI MD
Gender: Female
Entity Type: Individual
Location Address: 4502 MEDICAL DR SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Location Phone: (210) 358-4000
Mailing Address: 16701 CREEK BEND DR 500 SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Mailing Phone: (281) 265-0409
Mailing Fax: (281) 265-0723
Is Sole Proprietor?: No
Enumeration Date: 05-10-2011
Last Update Date: 11-22-2015
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Tarina Desai sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc .

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification: Family Medicine
Taxonomy Code: 207Q00000X
Type: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.: P8883
License State: TX
Taxonomy Description: Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Tarina Desai is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: No
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): No
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Physician Visit Costs

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 78229 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203

Average New Patient Price $84.92
Minimum New Patient Price $54.84
Maximum New Patient Price $166.88

Average New Patient Copayment $21.23
Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.71
Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.72

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

Average Established Patient Price $97.05
Minimum Established Patient Price $17.52
Maximum Established Patient Price $136.11

Average Established Patient Copayment $24.26
Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.38
Maximum Established Patient Copayment $34.02

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.