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Diagnostic Radiology

Kurren Desai, MD

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Summary

Dr. Kurren Desai, MD is a radiologist at 2401 S 31 St, Temple, TX 76508. Phone: (254) 724-2459. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kurren Desai had 1,109 Original Medicare patients and 1,565 services. NPI 1386164374. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kurren Desai, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Kurren Desai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kurren 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 Kurren Desai see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,109 Original Medicare patients and 1,565 services for Kurren Desai. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kurren Desai's NPI number?
1386164374. 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 Kurren 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 patients1,109
Services billed to Medicare1,565
Different services or procedures53
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)488 services
  2. Mri scan of brain without contrast (70551)156 services
  3. Ct scan of upper spine without contrast (72125)142 services
  4. Mri scan of brain before and after contrast (70553)106 services
  5. Ct scan of lower spine without contrast (72131)79 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%
  • Arthritis63%
  • Diabetes38%
  • Anxiety38%
  • Chronic kidney disease37%

Hospitals where Kurren Desai works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kurren 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Kurren Desai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kurren Desai as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Scott and White Clinic2,461 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Temple

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Temple, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Scott and White Clinic

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTexas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine
Graduation year2017 (9 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1386164374
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians