Quick answers
- Does Rima R. Desai accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rima R. Desai accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Rima R. Desai see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 38 Original Medicare patients and 287 services for Rima R. Desai. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rima R. Desai's NPI number?
- 1003185679. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Rima R. Desai, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 38 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 287 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)62 services
- Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99439)48 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)33 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)32 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)18 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Diabetes50%
Hospitals where Rima R. Desai works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rima R. Desai at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- The Medical Center (Bowling Green)Bowling Green, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180013
Practice locations
Addresses where Rima R. Desai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 250 Park StBowling Green, KY 42101
- 427 US 31w BypBowling Green, KY 42101
- 427 US 31w Byp, Suite 204Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 721‑7166
- 825 2nd Ave E, Suite C2Bowling Green, KY 42101
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rima R. Desai as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Commonwealth Health Corporation, Inc.272 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Bowling Green
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bowling Green, KY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Commonwealth Health Corporation, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1003185679 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians