APURVA A. DESAI M.D. – NPI #1861468100
Internal Medicine

An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

APURVA DESAI is a physician located in ELGIN, IL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1861468100 to APURVA DESAI on February 27, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RH0003X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Hematology & Oncology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 12 years ago on Oct 09, 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 APURVA DESAI below.

NPI Profile for
APURVA A. DESAI

NPI Number
1861468100
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
APURVA A. DESAI
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1710 N RANDALL RD
STE 300
ELGIN, IL 60123-9400
Phone: (847) 931-0909 Fax: (847) 488-9596
Mailing address
25070 NETWORK PL
CHICAGO, IL 60673-1250
Phone: (847) 585-7000 Fax: (847) 240-0622
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for APURVA DESAI

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDIL036097014
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
207RH0003X
- Internal Medicine / Hematology & Oncology (Primary)		 IL 036097014

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Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MED (CHI/PEOR/ROCK/CHM-URB) - Graduated 1995
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
APURVA DESAI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ADVOCATE SHERMAN HOSPITAL
      1425 NORTH RANDALL ROAD
      ELGIN, IL 60123
    • CENTRAL DUPAGE HOSPITAL
      25 NORTH WINFIELD ROAD
      WINFIELD, IL 60190
    • NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE MCHENRY
      4201 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
      MCHENRY, IL 60050
    • PRESENCE SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL - ELGIN
      77 N AIRLITE STREET
      ELGIN, IL 60123
    • ST ALEXIUS MEDICAL CENTER
      1555 N BARRINGTON RD
      HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ONE HOME HEALTH AGENCY, LTD
      390 CONGRESS PARKWAY, SUITE E
      CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014

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