HEMALI J. DESAI MD – NPI #1386770121
Radiology

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Radiology

HEMALI DESAI is a radiologist located in BOSTON, MA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1386770121 to HEMALI DESAI on February 26, 2007. 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 2085R0202X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on Apr 12, 2024. 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 HEMALI DESAI below.

NPI Profile for
HEMALI J. DESAI

NPI Number
1386770121
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
HEMALI J. DESAI
Credentials
MD
Primary location
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
55 FRUIT STREET
BOSTON, MA 02114
Phone: (617) 724-4207 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 12, 2024

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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
2085R0202X
- Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology (Primary)		 NJ 25MA09110000
2085N0700X
- Radiology / Neuroradiology		 NJ 25MA09110000

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
HEMALI DESAI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CAREPOINT HEALTH - BAYONNE MEDICAL CENTER
      29 EAST 29TH ST
      BAYONNE, NJ 07002
    • CAREPOINT HEALTH-CHRIST HOSPITAL
      176 PALISADE AVE
      JERSEY CITY, NJ 07306
    • CAREPOINT HEALTH-HOBOKEN UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
      308 WILLOW AVE
      HOBOKEN, NJ 07030

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