Quick answers
- Does Dhruv B. Desai accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dhruv B. 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 Dhruv B. Desai see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 105 Original Medicare patients and 164 services for Dhruv B. Desai. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Dhruv B. Desai's NPI number?
- 1265872584. 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 Dhruv B. 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 | 105 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 164 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)106 services
- Critical care, each additional 30 minutes (99292)24 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%
- Ischemic heart disease61%
- Heart failure60%
- Chronic kidney disease59%
- Atrial fibrillation58%
Hospitals where Dhruv B. Desai works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dhruv B. 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.
- Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, BurlingtonBurlington, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220171
- North Shore Medical Center -Salem, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220035
- Northeast Hospital CorporationBeverly, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220033
- Winchester HospitalWinchester, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220105
Practice locations
Addresses where Dhruv B. Desai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Essex Ctr DrPeabody, MA 01960 (978) 538‑4000
- 189 May StWorcester, MA 01602 (401) 692‑5292
- 2 Rehab WayWoburn, MA 01801 (401) 692‑5292
- 41 Mall RdBurlington, MA 01805 (781) 744‑8085
- 81 Highland AveSalem, MA 01970 (978) 354‑2551
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dhruv B. Desai as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lahey Clinic Inc1,381 clinicians in the group
- Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts Inc827 clinicians in the group
- ICU on Demand, PLLC9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Emergency Medicinealso
- Hospitalistalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Peabody
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Peabody, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lahey Clinic Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 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) | 1265872584 |
| 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