MALINI A. DESAI MD – NPI #1548425531
Family Medicine

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Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

MALINI DESAI is a physician located in AKRON, OH. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1548425531 to MALINI DESAI on July 19, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her former name MALINI ANAND. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207QA0505X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine, specializing in Adult Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 12 years ago on Jan 10, 2014. 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 MALINI DESAI below.

NPI Profile for
MALINI A. DESAI

NPI Number
1548425531
Enumeration Date

(about 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
MALINI A. DESAI
Former Name: MALINI ANAND
Credentials
MD
Primary location
444 N MAIN ST
AKRON, OH 44310-3110
Phone: (330) 379-5959 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
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
207QA0505X
- Family Medicine / Adult Medicine (Primary)		 OH 35.122426
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine		 AZ 44659

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

Education
NORTHEASTERN OHIO UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2008
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

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