DR. MANISH ANILKUMAR DESAI M.D.
NPI 1861515843
Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine in Temple, TX

Q: What is Manish Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Manish Desai is 1861515843. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 6, 2007.

Q: What is Manish Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080P0203X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Manish Desai was last updated on January 25, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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 06, 2007PECOS Enrolled

1901 SW H K DODGEN LOOP, TEMPLE, TX 76502(254) 724-5437(254) 935-4111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 25, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 25, 2022, Mar 5, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Dr. Manish Anilkumar Desai M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MANISH ANILKUMAR DESAI M.D. (NPI 1861515843) is an individual pediatric critical care medicine provider in Temple, Texas, licensed in Texas (M9253) and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861515843

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2080P0203X

Provider Legal NameDR. MANISH ANILKUMAR DESAICredential: M.D.

Location Address1901 SW H K DODGEN LOOPTemple, TX 76502-1814

Mailing AddressPo Box 844658Dallas, TX 75284-4658 · (254) 724-8800

Phone(254) 724-5437

Fax(254) 935-4111

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateApril 6, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 25, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 25, 2022

✔ NPI 1861515843 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2080P0203X

License✔ Licensed in TX · M9253

Definition

A pediatrician expert in advanced life support for children from the term or near-term neonate to the adolescent. This competence extends to the critical care management of life-threatening organ system failure from any cause in both medical and surgical patients and to the support of vital physiological functions. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and also facilitates patient care among other specialists.

1901 SW H K DODGEN LOOP, Temple, TX 76502

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Manish Anilkumar Desai M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Manish Desai reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Scott & White Clinic

3.0 mi

Internal Medicine

2401 S 31ST ST
Temple, TX 76508

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
2,795 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1093779704 (254) 724-2111

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

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.

MS. GINA MARIE HEISS HARRIS RNC, NNP

Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal, Critical Care)

1901 SW H K DODGEN LOOP
TEMPLE, TX 76502

Bell County (254) 724-5437

VAN STEVEN MASK M.D.

Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)

1901 SW H K DODGEN LOOP
TEMPLE, TX 76502

Bell County (254) 771-8600

DR. MADHAVA REDDY BEERAM M.D.

Pediatrics

1901 SW H K DODGEN LOOP
TEMPLE, TX 76502

Bell County (254) 935-4000

BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEALTH ENTERPRISES, INC.

Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)

1901 SW H K DODGEN LOOP, BUILDING 300
TEMPLE, TX 76502

Bell County (254) 935-4888

MARIE ALLYSON MANNING MD

Emergency Medicine

1901 SW H K DODGEN LOOP
TEMPLE, TX 76502

Bell County (254) 724-5437

KING'S DAUGHTERS HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

Skilled Nursing Facility

1901 SW H K DODGEN LOOP
TEMPLE, TX 76502

Bell County (254) 771-8600

EDWIN HERNANDEZ CARO MD

Pediatrics (Pediatric Pulmonology)

1901 SW H K DODGEN LOOP
TEMPLE, TX 76502

Bell County (254) 724-5437

TRACI BARTZ OTR

Occupational Therapist (Pediatrics)

1901 SW H K DODGEN LOOP
TEMPLE, TX 76502

Bell County (254) 724-2111

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 Manish Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Manish Desai is 1861515843. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 6, 2007.

Where is Manish Desai located?

Manish Desai practices at 1901 SW H K Dodgen Loop, Temple, TX 76502. The listed phone number is (254) 724-5437.

What is Manish Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080P0203X.

Is Manish Desai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Manish Desai is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Manish Desai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Manish Desai reassigns Medicare benefits to Scott & White Clinic (Temple, TX). The 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 Manish Desai's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Manish Desai accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Manish 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Manish Desai was last updated on January 25, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.