VIJAY V. DESAI MD – NPI #1770506446
Internal Medicine

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

VIJAY DESAI is a physician located in NORWALK, CT. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1770506446 to VIJAY DESAI on July 25, 2006. 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 207RH0002X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Jul 06, 2018. 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 VIJAY DESAI below.

NPI Profile for
VIJAY V. DESAI

NPI Number
1770506446
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
VIJAY V. DESAI
Credentials
MD
Primary location
24 STEVENS ST
NORWALK, CT 06850
Phone: (203) 852-2665 Fax: (203) 899-5065
1 Other location(s):
12902 Usf Magnolia Dr
Tampa, FL 33612-9416
Phone: (813) 745-6853
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
207RH0002X
- Internal Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Primary)		 CT 39563
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 CT 39563

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

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
VIJAY DESAI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • NORWALK HOSPITAL
      24 STEVENS STREET
      NORWALK, CT 06856

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