RUCHI J. DESAI MD – NPI #1710307517
Internal Medicine

An internist with additional training who specializes in diseases of the blood, spleen and lymph. This specialist treats conditions such as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia and lymphoma.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

RUCHI DESAI is a physician located in RICHMOND, VA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1710307517 to RUCHI DESAI on April 18, 2014. 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 207RH0000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Hematology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Sep 03, 2020. 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 RUCHI DESAI below.

NPI Profile for
RUCHI J. DESAI

NPI Number
1710307517
Enumeration Date

(more than 12 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
RUCHI J. DESAI
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1300 E MARSHALL ST
RICHMOND, VA 23298-5028
Phone: (804) 828-9690 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 03, 2020

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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
207RH0000X
- Internal Medicine / Hematology (Primary)		 VA 0101269647
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
207RX0202X
- Internal Medicine / Medical Oncology		 VA 0101269647

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
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2014
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
RUCHI DESAI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MEDICAL COLLEGE OF VIRGINIA HOSPITALS
      POST OFFICE BOX 980510 1250 EAST MARSHALL STREET
      RICHMOND, VA 23298

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