Quick answers
- Does Shivang Desai accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shivang 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 Shivang Desai see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,081 Original Medicare patients and 115,258 services for Shivang Desai. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shivang Desai's NPI number?
- 1356758064. 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 Shivang 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 | 2,081 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 115,258 |
| Different services or procedures | 101 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)71,427 services
- Injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml (A9575)38,200 services
- Injection, gadopiclenol, 1 ml (A9573)1,460 services
- Ct scan of chest with contrast (71260)636 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)451 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 cholesterol71%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)57%
- Arthritis46%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
- Diabetes32%
Practice locations
Addresses where Shivang Desai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8901 Carti WayLittle Rock, AR 72205 (501) 906‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shivang Desai as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute Inc90 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Little Rock
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Little Rock, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute 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) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356758064 |
| 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
- 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