Quick answers
- Does Aken A. Desai accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Aken A. 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 Aken A. Desai see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,182 Original Medicare patients and 2,082 services for Aken A. Desai. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Aken A. Desai's NPI number?
- 1639464639. 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 Aken A. 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 | 1,182 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,082 |
| Different services or procedures | 62 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)796 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)318 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)240 services
- Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)50 services
- Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician (93018)49 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%
- Arthritis54%
- Ischemic heart disease47%
- Atrial fibrillation38%
- Chronic kidney disease35%
Hospitals where Aken A. Desai works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Aken A. 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.
- UCHealth Highlands Ranch HospitalHighlands Ranch, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060132
- University of Colorado Hospital AuthorityAurora, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060024
- Valley View Hospital AssociationGlenwood Springs, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060075
Practice locations
Addresses where Aken A. Desai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 12605 E 16th Ave, Uchealth Anschutz Medical CampusAurora, CO 80045 (720) 848‑0000
- 13123 E 16th AveAurora, CO 80045 (720) 777‑1234
- 1500 Park Central DrHighlands Ranch, CO 80129 (720) 516‑1100
- 1635 Aurora CtAurora, CO 80045 (720) 848‑0000
- 9051 Ssg Chris Falkel Dr, Unit 230Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 (720) 516‑0678
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Aken A. Desai as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University Physicians Incorporated3,215 clinicians in the group
- Poudre Valley Medical Group LLC2,440 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other interventional cardiologists in Aurora
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Aurora, CO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University Physicians Incorporated
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Michigan Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 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) | 1639464639 |
| 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