SHIVAM DESAI MD – NPI #1528591716
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

SHIVAM DESAI is a physician located in DOUGLASVILLE, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1528591716 to SHIVAM DESAI on April 05, 2017. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Mar 25, 2023. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for SHIVAM DESAI below.

NPI Profile for
SHIVAM DESAI

NPI Number
1528591716
Enumeration Date

(more than 9 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
SHIVAM DESAI
Credentials
MD
Primary location
4904 TIMBER RIDGE DR STE 102
DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30135-1831
Phone: (678) 401-4597 Fax:
Mailing address
4650 SMOKESTONE DR
DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30135-4989
Phone: (678) 521-0935 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 25, 2023

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 GA 83654

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
SHIVAM DESAI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL MIDTOWN
      710 CENTER STREET
      COLUMBUS, GA 31901
    • PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL NORTHSIDE
      100 FRIST COURT
      COLUMBUS, GA 31909
    • WELLSTAR DOUGLAS HOSPITAL
      8954 HOSPITAL DRIVE
      DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30134
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ENHABIT HOME HEALTH
      7290 NORTH LAKE DRIVE, SUITE 508
      COLUMBUS, GA 31909

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