Quick answers
- Does Chaitanya Desai accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chaitanya 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 Chaitanya Desai see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 293 Original Medicare patients and 1,397 services for Chaitanya Desai. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Chaitanya Desai's NPI number?
- 1508090234. 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 Chaitanya 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 | 293 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,397 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)338 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)279 services
- Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)195 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)192 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)116 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%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes74%
- Heart failure65%
- Ischemic heart disease55%
Hospitals where Chaitanya Desai works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Chaitanya 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.
- Carle Health Methodist HospitalPeoria, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140209
- OSF Saint Clare Medical CenterPrinceton, IL · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 141337
- Saint Francis Medical CenterPeoria, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140067
- St Mary Medical CenterGalesburg, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140064
- Swedish Medical CenterSeattle, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500027
Practice locations
Addresses where Chaitanya Desai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 420 NE Glen Oak Ave, Suite 401Peoria, IL 61603 (217) 238‑6247
- 530 Park Ave E, Suite 403Princeton, IL 61356 (309) 676‑8123
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Chaitanya Desai as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center419 clinicians in the group
- Renalcare Associates, S.C.52 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
Other nephrologists in Peoria
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Peoria, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1508090234 |
| 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