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Endocrinology

Megha M. Desai, MD

Works at hospitals in Lexington, KY · Richmond, KY · Kentucky

Summary

Dr. Megha M. Desai, MD is an endocrinologist at 4071 Tates Creek Centre Dr, Suite 202, Lexington, KY 40517. Phone: (859) 260-4390. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Megha M. Desai had 157 Original Medicare patients and 699 services. NPI 1073721700. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Endocrinologist (Medicare lists Endocrinology)
  • Address: 4071 Tates Creek Centre Dr, Suite 202, Lexington, KY 40517 · Directions
  • Phone: (859) 260‑4390
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Baptist Health Lexington, Baptist Health Richmond
  • Group practice: Baptist Health Medical Group Inc
  • Medical school: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine · graduated 2004 (22 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Megha M. Desai, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Megha M. Desai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Megha M. 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 Megha M. Desai see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 157 Original Medicare patients and 699 services for Megha M. Desai. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Megha M. Desai's NPI number?
1073721700. 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 Megha M. 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 patients157
Services billed to Medicare699
Different services or procedures12
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)159 services
  2. Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)146 services
  3. Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)113 services
  4. Blood glucose (sugar) level (82947)97 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)83 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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Diabetes55%
  • Arthritis42%
  • Chronic kidney disease32%
  • Anxiety28%

Hospitals where Megha M. Desai works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Megha M. 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.

  • Baptist Health LexingtonLexington, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180103
  • Baptist Health RichmondRichmond, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180049

Practice locations

Addresses where Megha M. Desai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Megha M. Desai as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Baptist Health Medical Group Inc2,472 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Endocrinology doctors in Kentucky →

Other endocrinologists in Lexington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lexington, KY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Baptist Health Medical Group Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Louisville School Of Medicine
Graduation year2004 (22 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1073721700
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians