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DR. KUNAL BANKIM DESAI MD MBA MS
NPI 1982100012
Internal Medicine - Hematology in Chicago, IL

Active since April 05, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1818 WEST TAYLOR STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60612(312) 560-3380 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Kunal Bankim Desai Md Mba Ms NPPES

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

DR. KUNAL BANKIM DESAI MD MBA MS (NPI 1982100012) is an individual hematology provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036156165) and active in the NPI registry since April 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Illinois Hospital And Clinics, and is a graduate of University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982100012
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KUNAL BANKIM DESAICredential: MD MBA MS
Location Address1818 WEST TAYLOR STREETChicago, IL 60612
Mailing Address303 Waterford DrWillowbrook, IL 60527-5463 · (125) 603-3803
Phone(312) 560-3380
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb)Graduated 2018
Enumeration DateApril 5, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 17, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 15, 2025
✔ NPI 1982100012 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · HematologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036156165
Definition
An internist with additional training who specializes in diseases of the blood, spleen and lymph. This specialist treats conditions such as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia and lymphoma.
1818 WEST TAYLOR STREET, Chicago, IL 60612
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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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Kunal Bankim Desai Md Mba Ms 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 ID7517210487
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250117001043
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Illinois Hospital And Clinics

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number140150
Location1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400Chicago, IL 60612 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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
$183.39 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $45.84 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$105.70 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $26.42 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MRS. LARA ELAINE BALAY CGC
Genetic Counselor, MS
1818 WEST TAYLOR STREET
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 355-3248

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 Kunal Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kunal Desai is 1982100012. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2018.

Where is Kunal Desai located?

Kunal Desai practices at 1818 West Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60612. The listed phone number is (312) 560-3380.

What is Kunal Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hematology, with taxonomy code 207RH0000X.

Is Kunal Desai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kunal 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.

Is Kunal Desai affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kunal Desai is affiliated with University Of Illinois Hospital And Clinics.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kunal Desai was last updated on January 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.