Quick answers
- Does Tapan Desai accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tapan 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 Tapan Desai see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,150 Original Medicare patients and 2,943 services for Tapan Desai. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tapan Desai's NPI number?
- 1255579876. 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 Tapan 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 | 1,150 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,943 |
| Different services or procedures | 38 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)790 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)728 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)197 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)189 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)168 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%
- Arthritis59%
- COPD59%
- Ischemic heart disease49%
- Heart failure44%
Hospitals where Tapan Desai works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tapan 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.
- Community HospitalMunster, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150125
- Franciscan Health Crown PointCrown Point, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150126
- Franciscan Health DyerDyer, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150090
- Franciscan Health Michigan CityMichigan City, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150015
- Franciscan Health MunsterMunster, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150165
Practice locations
Addresses where Tapan Desai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12750 Saint Francis Dr, Suite 410Crown Point, IN 46307 (219) 769‑8340
- 761 45th St, Suite 108Munster, IN 46321 (219) 922‑5416
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tapan Desai as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Franciscan Physician Network1,170 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pulmonary Diseaseprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
- Sleep Medicinealso
Other pulmonologists in Crown Point
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Crown Point, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Franciscan Physician Network
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1255579876 |
| 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