Quick answers
- Does Bharat M. Desai accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bharat 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 Bharat M. Desai see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 176 Original Medicare patients and 800 services for Bharat M. Desai. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bharat M. Desai's NPI number?
- 1437111226. 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 Bharat 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 | 176 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 800 |
| Different services or procedures | 91 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)135 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)132 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)54 services
- X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views (73610)40 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)37 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).
- Arthritis68%
- High cholesterol66%
- High blood pressure54%
- Osteoporosis23%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
- Depression18%
Practice locations
Addresses where Bharat M. Desai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 640 Plaza DrHighlands Ranch, CO 80129 (303) 233‑1223
- 660 Golden Ridge RdGolden, CO 80401
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bharat M. Desai as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Panorama Orthopedics and Spine Center PC308 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Highlands Ranch
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Highlands Ranch, CO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Panorama Orthopedics and Spine Center PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Temple University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1437111226 |
| 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