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Internal Medicine

Katha S. Desai, MD

Works at hospitals in Durham, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Katha S. Desai, MD (Internal Medicine) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Durham, NC. NPI 1356045926. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Katha S. Desai, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Internal MedicinePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
3Years since medical school (graduated 2023)
Duke University School Of MedicineMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Duke University Health System, IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Katha S. Desai work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Katha S. Desai at 1 hospital: Duke University Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Katha S. Desai see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Durham, NC and Raleigh, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Katha S. Desai's specialty?
Medicare lists Internal Medicine as the primary specialty.
Does Katha S. Desai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Katha S. 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 Katha S. Desai?
(919) 684-8111, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Katha S. Desai's NPI number?
1356045926. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Katha S. Desai works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Katha S. Desai at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Katha S. Desai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Katha S. Desai as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Duke University Health System, Inc1,102 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other internal medicine doctors in Durham

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Durham, NC — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolDuke University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2023
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1356045926
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians