Quick answers
- Does Milind P. Desai accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Milind P. 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 Milind P. Desai see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 4,732 Original Medicare patients and 73,365 services for Milind P. Desai. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Milind P. Desai's NPI number?
- 1477852721. 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 Milind P. 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 | 4,732 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 73,365 |
| Different services or procedures | 171 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml (A9575)45,286 services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)22,119 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)422 services
- Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening (71271)397 services
- Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast (72148)353 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 disease35%
- Diabetes34%
- Anxiety31%
Hospitals where Milind P. Desai works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Milind P. 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.
- Greater Baltimore Medical CenterBaltimore, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 210044
- Umd Upper Chesapeake Medical CenterBel Air, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 210049
- University of MD Baltimore Washington Medical CenterGlen Burnie, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 210043
- University of MD St Joseph Medical CenterTowson, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 210063
Practice locations
Addresses where Milind P. Desai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 34; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 10285 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 450Columbia, MD 21044 (888) 972‑9700
- 104 Plumtree RdBel Air, MD 21015
- 116 Defense Hwy, Suite Ll100Annapolis, MD 21401
- 11810 W Market PlFulton, MD 20759 (888) 972‑9700
- 1209 York Rd, Suite 100Lutherville, MD 21093
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Milind P. Desai as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Advanced Radiology P A188 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, MD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Advanced Radiology P A
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1477852721 |
| 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