Dr Palak Amit Desai, MD - Medicare Medical Oncology in Chicago, IL

Dr Palak Amit Desai, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology" physician in Chicago, Illinois. He went to Rush Medical College Of Rush University and graduated in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Medical Oncology. He is a member of the group practice Presence Healthcare Services and his current practice location is 2216 W Thomas St, Chicago, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (312) 770-2272.

Dr Palak Amit Desai is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036133116) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1386964781.

Contact Information

Dr Palak Amit Desai, MD
2216 W Thomas St,
Chicago, IL 60622-3778
(312) 770-2272
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Palak Amit Desai
GenderMale
SpecialityMedical Oncology
Experience14 Years
Location2216 W Thomas St, Chicago, Illinois
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Palak Amit Desai attended and graduated from Rush Medical College Of Rush University in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1386964781
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/08/2010
  • Last Update Date: 03/03/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1254573579
  • Enrollment ID: I20130815000169

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Palak Amit Desai such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1386964781NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 036133116 (Illinois)Secondary
207RX0202XInternal Medicine - Medical Oncology 036133116 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Presence Saints Mary And Elizabeth Medical CenterChicago, ILHospital
Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - ChicagoChicago, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Presence Healthcare Services2860396769317

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Palak Amit Desai allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePresence Healthcare Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932216819
PECOS PAC ID: 2860396769
Enrollment ID: O20050215000965

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Palak Amit Desai is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Palak Amit Desai, MD
2216 W Thomas St,
Chicago, IL 60622

Ph: (312) 770-2272
Dr Palak Amit Desai, MD
2216 W Thomas St,
Chicago, IL 60622-3778

Ph: (312) 770-2272

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