ALOK S. DESAI M.D. – NPI #1811168966
Urology

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

ALOK DESAI is an urologist located in WOODBRIDGE, VA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1811168966 to ALOK DESAI on March 17, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208800000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Urology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 11 years ago on Oct 01, 2015. 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 ALOK DESAI below.

NPI Profile for
ALOK S. DESAI

NPI Number
1811168966
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ALOK S. DESAI
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2296 OPITZ BLVD
SUITE 350
WOODBRIDGE, VA 22191-3300
Phone: (703) 680-2111 Fax: (703) 878-3939
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for ALOK DESAI

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDVA1811168966
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
208800000X
- Urology (Primary)
VA 0101245128

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Additional Information

Education
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2002
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
ALOK DESAI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • INOVA ALEXANDRIA HOSPITAL
      4320 SEMINARY RD
      ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
    • INOVA MOUNT VERNON HOSPITAL
      2501 PARKERS LANE
      ALEXANDRIA, VA 22306
    • SENTARA NORTHERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER
      2300 OPITZ BOULEVARD
      WOODBRIDGE, VA 22191
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • INOVA HOME HEALTH LLC
      9900 MAIN STREET - SUITE 100
      FAIRFAX, VA 22031

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