YOGINA C. DESAI M.D. – NPI #1790043545
Family Medicine

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Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

YOGINA DESAI is a physician located in CARSON, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1790043545 to YOGINA DESAI on April 30, 2012. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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 last updated on Dec 12, 2025. 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 YOGINA DESAI below.

NPI Profile for
YOGINA C. DESAI

NPI Number
1790043545
Enumeration Date

(more than 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
YOGINA C. DESAI
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
824 E CARSON ST STE 104
CARSON, CA 90745-2262
Phone: (310) 793-3520 Fax:
Mailing address
PO BOX 35380
LAS VEGAS, NV 89133-5380
Phone: (702) 579-3203 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 12, 2025

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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
207QA0505X
- Family Medicine / Adult Medicine (Primary)		 CA A157735

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
YOGINA DESAI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • TORRANCE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
      3330 LOMITA BLVD
      TORRANCE, CA 90509

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