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AMAR AJIT DESAI M.D.
NPI 1962713396
Hospitalist in Durham, NC

Active since June 30, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3643 N ROXBORO ST, DURHAM, NC 27704(919) 684-0280 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 27, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: May 27, 2025, Jun 13, 2016, Mar 18, 2016 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Amar Ajit Desai M.d. NPPES

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

AMAR AJIT DESAI M.D. (NPI 1962713396) is an individual hospitalist provider in Durham, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2022-02437) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Duke Regional Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Toledo College Of Medicine (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962713396
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameAMAR AJIT DESAICredential: M.D.
Location Address3643 N ROXBORO STDurham, NC 27704-2702
Mailing Address3643 N Roxboro StDurham, NC 27704-2702
Phone(919) 684-0280
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Toledo College Of MedicineGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateJune 30, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateMay 27, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 27, 2025
✔ NPI 1962713396 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2022-02437✔ Licensed in NY · 286269
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License LL32986 (SC), MD455999 (PA), 286269 (NY)
3643 N ROXBORO ST, Durham, NC 27704
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid103056218PA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.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

Amar Ajit 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 ID6507006756
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250702004089
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Amar Desai reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Duke University Health System, Inc.
Same address
Internal Medicine
3643 N ROXBORO ST
Durham, NC 27704
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1497912232 (North Carolina)
  • 1,482 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1376574798 (919) 470-8490
Clifton Springs Sanitarium Co
487 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
2 COULTER RD
Clifton Springs, NY 14432
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 872 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1366505463 (315) 462-9561
Rochester General Hospital
491 mi
Family Medicine
181 LOMB MEMORIAL DR
Rochester, NY 14623
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 2,285 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1174990303 (585) 922-3100

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 2

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
38 services22 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
23 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Duke Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340155
Location3643 N Roxboro StreetDurham, NC 27704 · Durham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Person Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Roxboro, NC
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340159
Location615 Ridge RdRoxboro, NC 27573 · Person County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27704 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

LYDIA DARLUD MITCHELL M.D.
Emergency Medicine
3643 N ROXBORO ST
DURHAM, NC 27704
Durham County (919) 470-5345
MRS. ELISABETH ANNE KIDD PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
3643 N ROXBORO ST
DURHAM, NC 27704
Durham County (919) 470-8490
WILLIAM MATTHEW HAMMOND MS OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
3643 N ROXBORO ST
DURHAM, NC 27704
Durham County (919) 470-7207
NATHAN ANDREWS DPT
Physical Therapist
3643 N ROXBORO ST
DURHAM, NC 27704
Durham County (919) 470-4000
MR. SCOTT BREWNER RPH
Pharmacist
3643 N ROXBORO ST
DURHAM, NC 27704
Durham County (919) 470-4168
DR. FREDERICK J CARPENTER M.D.
Anesthesiology
3643 N ROXBORO ST
DURHAM, NC 27704
Durham County (919) 470-6186
DR. WILLIAM NORCROSS M.D.
Anesthesiology
3643 N ROXBORO ST
DURHAM, NC 27704
Durham County (919) 470-6186
REBECCA SARA RICH M.D.
Internal Medicine
3643 N ROXBORO ST
DURHAM, NC 27704
Durham County (919) 470-5345

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 Amar Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Amar Desai is 1962713396. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2010.

Where is Amar Desai located?

Amar Desai practices at 3643 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704. The listed phone number is (919) 684-0280.

What is Amar Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Amar Desai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Amar 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 Amar Desai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Amar Desai reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Duke University Health System, Inc. (Durham, NC), Clifton Springs Sanitarium Co (Clifton Springs, NY) and Rochester General Hospital (Rochester, NY). 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 Amar Desai's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Amar Desai accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Amar 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 Amar Desai affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Amar Desai is affiliated with Duke Regional Hospital and Person Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Amar Desai was last updated on May 27, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.