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DR. SONALI PAREKH DESAI M.D.
NPI 1952420879
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Boston, MA

Active since March 29, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
725 ALBANY ST. SUITE 8A, SHAPIRO BLDG, BOSTON, MA 02118(617) 638-7460(617) 638-7454 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Sonali Parekh Desai M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SONALI PAREKH DESAI M.D. (NPI 1952420879) is an individual rheumatology provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (224319) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, and is a graduate of Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952420879
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Provider Legal NameDR. SONALI PAREKH DESAICredential: M.D.
Location Address725 ALBANY ST. SUITE 8A, SHAPIRO BLDGBoston, MA 02118-2526
Mailing Address960 Massachusetts Ave, Fl 2Boston, MA 02118-2690
Phone(617) 638-7460
Fax(617) 638-7454
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWarren Alpert Medical School Of Brown UniversityGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateApril 6, 2026
NPPES CertifiedApril 6, 2026
✔ NPI 1952420879 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 224319
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
725 ALBANY ST. SUITE 8A, Boston, MA 02118
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Sonali Bipin Parekh

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid110082100AMA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Taro Health, WellSense Health Plan.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

Dr. Sonali Parekh Desai M.d. 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 ID4284781741
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090421000034
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Sonali Desai reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Evans Medical Foundation, Inc.
0.2 mi
Internal Medicine
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PL
Boston, MA 02118
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 573 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1912954124 (617) 358-3510
Brigham & Womens Physicians Organization Inc
1.8 mi
Internal Medicine
75 FRANCIS ST
Boston, MA 02115
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 4,574 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033535497 (617) 732-5500

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 4

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.
96 services62 patients
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.
28 services24 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.
26 services26 patients
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 99443
This service involves a 21-30 minute phone conversation with a physician. It's a chance for you to discuss your health concerns, symptoms or treatment plans. It's similar to an in-person consultation, but conducted over the phone for your convenience and safety.
15 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Boston Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220031
Location1 Boston Medical Center PlaceBoston, MA 02118 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Massachusetts General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220071
Location55 Fruit StreetBoston, MA 02114 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Brigham And Women's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220110
Location75 Francis StreetBoston, MA 02115 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Faulkner Hospital-Brigham And Women's

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220119
Location1153 Centre StreetBoston, MA 02130 · Suffolk County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02118 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
$144.11 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $36.02 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$111.18 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $27.79 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
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.

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 Sonali Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sonali Desai is 1952420879. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2007. The provider is also known as Sonali Bipin Parekh.

Where is Sonali Desai located?

Sonali Desai practices at 725 Albany St. Suite 8A Shapiro Bldg, Boston, MA 02118. The listed phone number is (617) 638-7460.

What is Sonali Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Sonali Desai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sonali 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 Sonali Desai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sonali Desai reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Evans Medical Foundation, Inc. (Boston, MA) and Brigham & Womens Physicians Organization Inc (Boston, MA). 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 Sonali Desai's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Sonali Desai accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Taro Health and WellSense Health Plan list Sonali 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 Sonali Desai affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sonali Desai is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham And Women's Hospital and Faulkner Hospital-Brigham And Women's.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sonali Desai was last updated on April 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.