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DR. BHAKTI DESAI
NPI 1891315917
Dentist - Pediatric Dentistry in Chicago, IL

Active since April 18, 2020PECOS Enrolled
801 S PAULINA ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612(312) 996-7555 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 6, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 6, 2022, Aug 12, 2022, Apr 18, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Bhakti Desai NPPES

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

DR. BHAKTI DESAI (NPI 1891315917) is an individual pediatric dentistry provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (019033434) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891315917
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1223P0221X
Provider Legal NameDR. BHAKTI DESAI
Location Address801 S PAULINA STChicago, IL 60612-7210
Mailing Address801 South Paulina, 269-h Mc 850Chicago, IL 60612 · (205) 542-1717
Phone(312) 996-7555
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 18, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 6, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 6, 2022
✔ NPI 1891315917 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · Pediatric DentistryDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223P0221X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 019033434
Definition
An age-defined specialty that provides both primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
801 S PAULINA ST, Chicago, IL 60612
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Other Identifiers 1

Other019033434IL · Illinois State Dental License

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Bhakti Desai 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60612 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
$94.06 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$74.80 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

KENNETH GEHRKE DDS
Dentist (General Practice)
801 S PAULINA ST, MC 621
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 355-1661
DR. NATHANIEL DANCYKIER D.D.S.
Dentist (General Practice)
801 S PAULINA ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 996-8925
PAULINE PHAM DDS
Dentist
801 S PAULINA ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 355-1222
DR. RACHEL LYN DZIUBA DMD
Dentist
801 S PAULINA ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 996-7555
DR. MARY ROMAN DDS
Dentist
801 S PAULINA ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 996-7514
ANDREA E REALE REYES
Dentist (General Practice)
801 S PAULINA ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 996-9158
RUBA HALASA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
801 S PAULINA ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 996-2669
AMANDA BEATRIZ RODRIGUEZ BETANCOURT DDS
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
801 S PAULINA ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 996-7555

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 Bhakti Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bhakti Desai is 1891315917. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 18, 2020.

Where is Bhakti Desai located?

Bhakti Desai practices at 801 S Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60612. The listed phone number is (312) 996-7555.

What is Bhakti Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in Pediatric Dentistry, with taxonomy code 1223P0221X.

Is Bhakti Desai enrolled in Medicare?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bhakti Desai was last updated on October 6, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.