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RAJESH NATWARIAL DESAI MD
NPI 1871667816
Internal Medicine in Brooklyn, NY

Active since November 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
279 GRAHAM AVENUE, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE, BROOKLYN, NY 11221(718) 388-5889 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 8, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Rajesh Natwarial Desai Md NPPES

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

RAJESH NATWARIAL DESAI MD (NPI 1871667816) is an individual internal medicine provider in Brooklyn, New York, licensed in New York (174753) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Saint Peter's University Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871667816
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameRAJESH NATWARIAL DESAICredential: MD
Location Address279 GRAHAM AVENUE, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINEBrooklyn, NY 11221
Mailing Address760 Broadway, Department Of Managed Care, 2b230Brooklyn, NY 11206 · (718) 830-3020 · Fax (718) 630-3122
Phone(718) 388-5889
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateNovember 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 8, 2015
✔ NPI 1871667816 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 174753
Definition
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.
279 GRAHAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11221
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINE81528NY
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified69F831NY

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Oscar Health.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Rajesh Natwarial 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.

PECOS PAC ID4688715808
PECOS Enrollment IDI20181211002075
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 Rajesh Desai reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Saint Peter's University Hospital
31 mi
Clinical
254 EASTON AVE, MANAGED CARE
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Saint Peters University Hospital
  • 325 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1376079590 (732) 565-5453

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.

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.
79 services52 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.
43 services32 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Saint Peter's University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · New Brunswick, NJ
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310070
Location254 Easton AveNew Brunswick, NJ 08901 · Middlesex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11221 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
$154.28 typical visit price
range $67.40 – $203.53
Typical copayment $38.57 (range $16.85 – $50.88)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$117.62 typical visit price
range $21.66 – $164.45
Typical copayment $29.40 (range $5.41 – $41.11)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
7 suppliers24 claims47 services$5.18 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
4 suppliers14 claims14 services$1.05 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Rajesh Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rajesh Desai is 1871667816. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 20, 2006.

Where is Rajesh Desai located?

Rajesh Desai practices at 279 Graham Avenue Department Of Medicine, Brooklyn, NY 11221. The listed phone number is (718) 388-5889.

What is Rajesh Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Rajesh Desai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rajesh 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 organization bills Medicare for Rajesh Desai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rajesh Desai reassigns Medicare benefits to Saint Peter's University Hospital (New Brunswick, NJ). 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 Rajesh Desai's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Rajesh Desai accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Oscar Health list Rajesh 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 Rajesh Desai affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Rajesh Desai is affiliated with Saint Peter's University Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rajesh Desai was last updated on June 8, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.