PRASHANT J. DESAI DO – NPI #1720050925
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

PRASHANT DESAI is an orthopaedic surgeon located in LAKELAND, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1720050925 to PRASHANT DESAI on February 02, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Nov 27, 2023. 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 PRASHANT DESAI below.

NPI Profile for
PRASHANT J. DESAI

NPI Number
1720050925
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
PRASHANT J. DESAI
Credentials
DO
Primary location
2300 E COUNTY ROAD 540A
LAKELAND, FL 33813-3825
Phone: (863) 680-7214 Fax: (866) 264-8519
1 Other location(s):
1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33805-3019
Phone: (863) 680-7214
Mailing address
1600 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD
LAKELAND, FL 33805-3019
Phone: (863) 680-7830 Fax: (866) 264-8519
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Oct 05, 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
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 FL OS9090

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
DIRECT MESSAGING ADDRESS
Content Type
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
1430 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD,
LAKELAND, FL 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE - Graduated 1999
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
PRASHANT DESAI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BARTOW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      2200 OSPREY BLVD
      BARTOW, FL 33831
    • LAKELAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1324 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD
      LAKELAND, FL 33805
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH
      70 FOURTH ST NW
      WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881
    • BAYCARE HOME CARE INC
      20 LAKE WIRE DR STE 230
      LAKELAND, FL 33815

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