Quick answers
- Does Virmitra G. Desai accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Virmitra G. 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 Virmitra G. Desai see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 71 Original Medicare patients and 194 services for Virmitra G. Desai. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Virmitra G. Desai's NPI number?
- 1659944346. 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 Virmitra G. 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 | 71 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 194 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)84 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)56 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)33 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)12 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%
- Ischemic heart disease63%
- Arthritis58%
- Chronic kidney disease54%
- COPD46%
Hospitals where Virmitra G. Desai works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Virmitra G. 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.
- McLaren Bay RegionBay City, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230041
- McLaren Central MichiganMount Pleasant, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230080
- McLaren Thumb RegionBad Axe, MI · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 231340
Practice locations
Addresses where Virmitra G. Desai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1900 Columbus AveBay City, MI 48708 (989) 894‑3000
- 1900 Columbus Ave, Bay RegionalBay City, MI 48708 (989) 894‑3278
- 401 N Hooper StCaro, MI 48723 (989) 673‑3141
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Virmitra G. Desai as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- McLaren Hospital Group375 clinicians in the group
- McLaren Bay Region113 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Bay City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bay City, MI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in McLaren Hospital Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1659944346 |
| 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