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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Shalin P. Desai, MD

Works at hospitals in Hackensack, NJ · Teaneck, NJ · New Jersey

Summary

Dr. Shalin P. Desai, MD is a cardiologist at 718 Teaneck Rd, Teaneck, NJ 07666. Phone: (201) 833-3000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Shalin P. Desai had 677 Original Medicare patients and 2,321 services. NPI 1689841017. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Cardiologist (Medicare lists Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology))
  • Address: 718 Teaneck Rd, Teaneck, NJ 07666 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (201) 833‑3000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Hackensack University Medical Center, Holy Name Medical Center
  • Group practice: Holy Name Hospital Ekg Interpretation Group (+1 more)
  • Medical school: George Washington University School Of Medicine · graduated 2005 (21 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Shalin P. Desai, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Shalin P. Desai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shalin 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 Shalin P. Desai see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 677 Original Medicare patients and 2,321 services for Shalin P. Desai. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Shalin P. Desai's NPI number?
1689841017. 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 Shalin 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 patients677
Services billed to Medicare2,321
Different services or procedures54
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients80

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)478 services
  2. Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days (93296)353 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)261 services
  4. Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days (93294)254 services
  5. Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system, remote up to 30 days (93297)134 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 disease53%
  • Diabetes52%
  • Heart failure50%

Hospitals where Shalin P. Desai works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shalin 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.

  • Hackensack University Medical CenterHackensack, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310001
  • Holy Name Medical CenterTeaneck, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310008

Practice locations

Addresses where Shalin P. Desai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Shalin P. Desai as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Holy Name Hospital Ekg Interpretation Group13 clinicians in the group
  • Holy Name Cardiology Associates, PC7 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other cardiologists in Teaneck

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Teaneck, NJ — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Holy Name Hospital Ekg Interpretation Group

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolGeorge Washington University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2005 (21 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1689841017
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians