Quick answers
- Does Shamit S. Desai accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shamit S. 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 Shamit S. Desai see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 705 Original Medicare patients and 1,107 services for Shamit S. Desai. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shamit S. Desai's NPI number?
- 1285074104. 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 Shamit S. 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 | 705 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,107 |
| Different services or procedures | 194 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)65 services
- Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (77080)40 services
- Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device (77001)38 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)28 services
- Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)25 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%
- Arthritis56%
- Diabetes49%
- Chronic kidney disease42%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
Hospitals where Shamit S. Desai works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shamit S. 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.
- Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago HeightsOlympia Fields, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140172
- Ingalls Memorial HospitalHarvey, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140191
- John H Stroger Jr HospitalChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140124
- Riverside Medical CenterKankakee, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140186
- West Suburban Medical CenterOak Park, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 140049
Practice locations
Addresses where Shamit S. Desai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 11; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1009 S Wood StChicago, IL 60612 (312) 355‑4300
- 105 S 1st StWillmington, IL 60481 (815) 476‑5210
- 1740 W Taylor St, Mc931Chicago, IL 60612 (312) 355‑5258
- 1901 W Harrison StChicago, IL 60612 (312) 633‑7292
- 20530 N Rand Rd, 350 Simonmed Imaging Deer ParkDeer Park, IL 60010 · Howard Simon MD PLLC (847) 550‑6740
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shamit S. Desai as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois1,150 clinicians in the group
- Cook County788 clinicians in the group
- Smi Imaging LLC384 clinicians in the group
- Specialists in Medical Imaging SC234 clinicians in the group
- Riverside Health System199 clinicians in the group
- Froedtert South Inc161 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Interventional Radiologyprimary
- Diagnostic Radiologyalso
Other interventional radiologists in Chicago
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (cam/new Bruns/pisc) |
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1285074104 |
| 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