Quick answers
- Does Ketan M. Desai accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ketan 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 Ketan M. Desai see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 915 Original Medicare patients and 1,413 services for Ketan M. Desai. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ketan M. Desai's NPI number?
- 1285759985. 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 Ketan 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 patients | 915 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,413 |
| Different services or procedures | 115 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93970)201 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)192 services
- Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (93880)145 services
- Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93971)123 services
- Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries (93923)87 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%
- Arthritis58%
- Ischemic heart disease49%
- Chronic kidney disease48%
- Diabetes39%
Hospitals where Ketan M. Desai works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ketan 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.
- Mercy Hospital JeffersonCrystal City, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260023
- Mercy Hospital LincolnTroy, MO · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 261319
- Mercy Hospital SouthSaint Louis, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260077
- Mercy Hospital St LouisSaint Louis, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260020
- Mercy Hospital WashingtonWashington, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260052
Practice locations
Addresses where Ketan M. Desai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 621 S New Ballas Rd, Suite 7011bSaint Louis, MO 63141 (314) 251‑6840
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ketan M. Desai as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mercy Clinic Surgical Specialists LLC182 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Vascular Surgeryprimary
Other vascular surgeons in Saint Louis
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Louis, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mercy Clinic Surgical Specialists LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1285759985 |
| 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