CHIRAG K. DESAI M.D. – NPI #1275978330
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

CHIRAG DESAI is a physician located in BAKERSFIELD, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1275978330 to CHIRAG DESAI on May 02, 2013. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RC0000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Jun 30, 2021. 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 CHIRAG DESAI below.

NPI Profile for
CHIRAG K. DESAI

NPI Number
1275978330
Enumeration Date

(more than 13 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHIRAG K. DESAI
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2901 SILLECT AVE STE 100
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-6372
Phone: (661) 323-8384 Fax:
Mailing address
PO BOX 1139
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93302-1139
Phone: (661) 304-2032 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Jun 30, 2021

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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
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease (Primary)		 CA A132829
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 AZ 49450

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
CHIRAG DESAI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ADVENTIST HEALTH BAKERSFIELD
      2615 CHESTER AVENUE
      BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
    • BAKERSFIELD HEART HOSPITAL
      3001 SILLECT AVENUE
      BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308
    • BAKERSFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      420 34TH ST
      BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
    • MERCY HOSPITAL
      2215 TRUXTUN AVENUE
      BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301

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