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NISHU DESAI DPM
NPI 1982273983
Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery in Newark, NJ

Active since June 23, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
111 CENTRAL AVE DEPT FLOORD7, NEWARK, NJ 07102(973) 877-5465 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 14, 2025, Jun 24, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Nishu Desai Dpm NPPES

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

NISHU DESAI DPM (NPI 1982273983) is an individual foot & ankle surgery provider in Newark, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MD00384600) and active in the NPI registry since June 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Temple University School Of Podiatric Medicine (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982273983
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy213ES0103X
Provider Legal NameNISHU DESAICredential: DPM
Location Address111 CENTRAL AVE DEPT FLOORD7Newark, NJ 07102-1909
Mailing Address111 Central Ave Dept Floor7Newark, NJ 07102-1909 · (973) 877-5465
Phone(973) 877-5465
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSTemple University School Of Podiatric MedicineGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateJune 23, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 14, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 14, 2025
✔ NPI 1982273983 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPodiatrist · Foot & Ankle SurgeryPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Taxonomy Code213ES0103X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MD00384600
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
111 CENTRAL AVE DEPT FLOORD7, Newark, NJ 07102
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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

Nishu Desai Dpm 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 ID5092256172
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240917000169, I20250326000876
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Nishu Desai reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Eastern Podiatry PLLC
25 mi
Podiatrist
380 DEMOTT LN
Somerset, NJ 08873
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1235433327 (718) 972-5000
Larchmont Podiatry PLLC
25 mi
Podiatric
2365 BOSTON POST RD, SUITE 200
Larchmont, NY 10538
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey and Pennsylvania enrollments
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1891241725 (914) 834-0111
Jackson Center For Foot And Ankle Medicine,llc
42 mi
Foot & Ankle Surgery
180 N COUNTY LINE RD
Jackson, NJ 08527
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1609047372 (732) 833-2800
Back Office Management Services LLC
77 mi
Primary Podiatric Medicine
2509 S 4TH ST
Philadelphia, PA 19148
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 12 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1821328543 (718) 972-5000
Podiatry Company LLC
181 mi
Podiatrist
520 GLENBURN AVE
Cambridge, MD 21613
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey and Pennsylvania enrollments
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1457931610 (212) 734-6621

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 3

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.

Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 11721
This procedure involves the removal of six or more fingernails or toenails. It's typically done to treat severe nail infections, persistent pain, or abnormal nail growth. Local anesthesia is used to minimize discomfort. Healing usually takes a few weeks.
107 services107 patients
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths 11056
This procedure involves the safe removal of 2-4 noncancerous thickened skin growths. It's typically done under local anesthesia. The process helps to alleviate discomfort and prevent potential complications. It's a standard, low-risk procedure.
96 services96 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.
34 services31 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

MOHAMMAD ABUSHANAB MD
Internal Medicine
111 CENTRAL AVE DEPT FLOORD7
NEWARK, NJ 07102
Essex County (973) 877-5487
UMMUL ASFEEN DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
111 CENTRAL AVE DEPT FLOORD7
NEWARK, NJ 07102
Essex County (972) 978-8795
NIBRAS YAR KHAN MD
Internal Medicine
111 CENTRAL AVE DEPT FLOORD7
NEWARK, NJ 07102
Essex County (973) 877-5465

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 Nishu Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nishu Desai is 1982273983. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2021.

Where is Nishu Desai located?

Nishu Desai practices at 111 Central Ave Dept Floord7, Newark, NJ 07102. The listed phone number is (973) 877-5465.

What is Nishu Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Podiatrist, specializing in Foot & Ankle Surgery, with taxonomy code 213ES0103X.

Is Nishu Desai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nishu 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 Nishu Desai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nishu Desai reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Eastern Podiatry PLLC (Somerset, NJ), Larchmont Podiatry PLLC (Larchmont, NY), Jackson Center For Foot And Ankle Medicine,llc (Jackson, NJ), Back Office Management Services LLC (Philadelphia, PA) and Podiatry Company LLC (Cambridge, MD). 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 Nishu Desai's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nishu Desai was last updated on February 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.