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VIRAJ DESAI DO, MBA
NPI 1861055147
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in Austin, TX

Active since April 22, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1500 RED RIVER ST, AUSTIN, TX 78701(512) 324-8355 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 25, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 19, 2026, Jan 20, 2023, Oct 20, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Viraj Desai Do, Mba NPPES

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

VIRAJ DESAI DO, MBA (NPI 1861055147) is an individual endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (T7533) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Shannon Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861055147
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RE0101X
Provider Legal NameVIRAJ DESAICredential: DO, MBA
Location Address1500 RED RIVER STAustin, TX 78701-1918
Mailing Address1500 Red River StAustin, TX 78701-1918 · (512) 324-8355
Phone(512) 324-8355
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSKansas City University Of Med & Biosciences, College Of Osteo MedGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateApril 22, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 25, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 25, 2026
✔ NPI 1861055147 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RE0101X
License✔ Licensed in TX · T7533
Definition
An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License BP10067167 (TX), T7533 (TX)
1500 RED RIVER ST, Austin, TX 78701
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1800 E Dawson StTyler, TX 75701-2036 · Phone (903) 606-7264
Location 23350 Executive DrSan Angelo, TX 76904-6878 · Phone (325) 747-2388 · Fax (325) 747-2389

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

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

Viraj Desai Do, Mba 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 ID9335519305
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230109001341
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

6

Medicare enrollment records show Viraj Desai reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Vpa Of Texas PLLC
5.8 mi
Family Medicine
7800 SHOAL CREEK BLVD STE 118W
Austin, TX 78757
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 802 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1457399065 (512) 407-8880
Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Texas, PLLC
148 mi
Internal Medicine
18951 N MEMORIAL DR
Humble, TX 77338
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,009 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629307095 (281) 540-7700
Texas Health Physicians Group
171 mi
Internal Medicine
1301 PENNSYLVANIA AVE
Fort Worth, TX 76104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,639 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1174573596 (214) 860-6300
Shannon Clinic
180 mi
Family Medicine
120 E BEAUREGARD AVE
San Angelo, TX 76903
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 671 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1770587149 (325) 658-1511
Signify Health Medical Associates, PLLC
190 mi
General Practice
4055 VALLEY VIEW LN STE 700
Dallas, TX 75244
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,246 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750845863 (972) 715-3800
Christus Trinity Clinic Texas
203 mi
Family Medicine
520 DOUGLAS BLVD
Tyler, TX 75702
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,745 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1285684225 (903) 315-4119

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Shannon Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · San Angelo, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450571
Location120 E Harris Ave.San Angelo, TX 76903 · Tom Green County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78701 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
$131.95 typical visit price
range $57.88 – $174.00
Typical copayment $32.98 (range $14.47 – $43.50)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$101.65 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.23
Typical copayment $25.41 (range $4.72 – $35.55)
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.

KIRA ALLISON DO
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1500 RED RIVER ST
AUSTIN, TX 78701
Travis County (512) 495-5555
DR. JOSEPH DONALD WEBB II PHARMD
Pharmacist
1500 RED RIVER ST
AUSTIN, TX 78701
Travis County (512) 324-7000
KATHERINE ANNE WILCOXSON FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1500 RED RIVER ST
AUSTIN, TX 78701
Travis County (512) 324-7000
SAINI KETHIREDDY MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1500 RED RIVER ST
AUSTIN, TX 78701
Travis County (512) 495-5555
CHRISTINA SHIELDS MD
Surgery
1500 RED RIVER ST
AUSTIN, TX 78701
Travis County (512) 495-5555
DANE CHRISTOPHER SALE MD
Emergency Medicine
1500 RED RIVER ST
AUSTIN, TX 78701
Travis County (512) 324-8221
JEFFREY CLAY CARROLL JR.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1500 RED RIVER ST
AUSTIN, TX 78701
Travis County (512) 324-7000
SYDNEY DEPIES PA-C
Physician Assistant
1500 RED RIVER ST
AUSTIN, TX 78701
Travis County (512) 324-7000

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 Viraj Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Viraj Desai is 1861055147. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 22, 2019.

Where is Viraj Desai located?

Viraj Desai practices at 1500 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701. The listed phone number is (512) 324-8355.

What is Viraj Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, with taxonomy code 207RE0101X.

Is Viraj Desai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Viraj 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 Viraj Desai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Viraj Desai reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Vpa Of Texas PLLC (Austin, TX), Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Texas, PLLC (Humble, TX), Texas Health Physicians Group (Fort Worth, TX), Shannon Clinic (San Angelo, TX), Signify Health Medical Associates, PLLC (Dallas, TX) and 1 more organization, 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 Viraj Desai's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Viraj Desai accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Viraj 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 Viraj Desai affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Viraj Desai is affiliated with Shannon Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Viraj Desai was last updated on February 25, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 months 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.