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PREMAL B DESAI MD
NPI 1972184554
Anesthesiology in Palos Heights, IL

Active since April 15, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
12251 S 80TH AVE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463(708) 923-3936(708) 923-8848 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 22, 2026, Mar 5, 2026, Apr 15, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Premal B Desai Md NPPES

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

PREMAL B DESAI MD (NPI 1972184554) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Palos Heights, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036175610) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Loyola University Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972184554
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NamePREMAL B DESAICredential: MD
Location Address12251 S 80TH AVEPalos Heights, IL 60463-1290
Mailing Address2160 S 1st AveMaywood, IL 60153-3328 · (708) 216-9000
Phone(708) 923-3936
Fax(708) 923-8848
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateApril 15, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 22, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 22, 2026
✔ NPI 1972184554 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036175610
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
12251 S 80TH AVE, Palos Heights, IL 60463
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 12950 Cleveland Clinic BlvdWeston, FL 33331-3609 · Phone (954) 659-9000
Location 22160 S 1st AveMaywood, IL 60153-3328 · Phone (708) 216-9000

Accepted Insurance

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

Premal B 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 ID840609657
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260316002285
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 Premal Desai reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Loyola University Medical Center
13 mi
General Practice
2160 S 1ST AVE
Maywood, IL 60153
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 1,138 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1336159961 (708) 216-3215

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Loyola University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Maywood, IL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140276
Location2160 S 1st AvenueMaywood, IL 60153 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

MATTHEW SCOTT KOMINSKY MD
Anesthesiology
12251 S 80TH AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Cook County (708) 923-4000
NOOR BADER APRN, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12251 S 80TH AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Cook County (708) 923-3936
DR. JOSEPH C BREMER JR. M.D.
Emergency Medicine
12251 S 80TH AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Cook County (708) 923-5800
MARIKAY T GAZDA LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
12251 S 80TH AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Cook County (708) 923-4941
MICHAEL J BAUTISTA M.D.
Anesthesiology
12251 S 80TH AVE, PALOS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Cook County (708) 923-5700
VALERIE SAFFAR APRN, CNP
Nurse Practitioner
12251 S 80TH AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Cook County (708) 923-5869
WINSTON DANG MD
Hospitalist
12251 S 80TH AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Cook County (708) 923-4000
EMILY MACKANIN PT
Physical Therapist
12251 S 80TH AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Cook County (708) 923-3368

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 Premal Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Premal Desai is 1972184554. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 15, 2021.

Where is Premal Desai located?

Premal Desai practices at 12251 S 80th Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463. The listed phone number is (708) 923-3936.

What is Premal Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Premal Desai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Premal 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 Premal Desai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Premal Desai reassigns Medicare benefits to Loyola University Medical Center (Maywood, IL). 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 Premal Desai's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Premal Desai accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health list Premal 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 Premal Desai affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Premal Desai is affiliated with Loyola University Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Premal Desai was last updated on September 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 38 days 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.