Quick answers
- Where does Lajja Desai see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Chicago, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Lajja Desai's specialty?
- Medicare lists Pediatric Medicine as the primary specialty, and also Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology).
- Does Lajja Desai accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lajja Desai accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Lajja Desai?
- (312) 227-6415, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Lajja Desai's NPI number?
- 1164788741. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Lajja Desai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 225 E Chicago AveChicago, IL 60611 (312) 227‑6415
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lajja Desai as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Lurie Children's Medical Group Inc.151 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other pediatricians in Chicago
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2012 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164788741 |
| 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
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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