Quick answers
- Does Bhargavi Desai accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bhargavi 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 Bhargavi Desai see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 27 Original Medicare patients and 1,308 services for Bhargavi Desai. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bhargavi Desai's NPI number?
- 1659331411. 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 Bhargavi 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 | 27 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,308 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)657 services
- Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes (97112)340 services
- Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes (97140)148 services
- Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care (G0283)141 services
- Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes (97162)21 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis56%
Practice locations
Addresses where Bhargavi Desai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 180 S St, Suite 102New Providence, NJ 07974 (908) 286‑1515
- 81 Northfield Ave, Suite 205West Orange, NJ 07052 (973) 325‑9285
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Physical Therapist in Private Practice, New Jersey →
Other physical therapists in New Providence
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Providence, NJ — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PT |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1997 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1659331411 |
| 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