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Hematology/Oncology

Apurva A. Desai, MD

Works at hospitals in Barrington, IL · Park Ridge, IL · Elgin, IL … · Illinois

Summary

Apurva A. Desai, MD (Hematology/Oncology) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Barrington, IL, Park Ridge, IL and Elgin, IL and other places. NPI 1861468100. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Apurva A. Desai, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Hematology/OncologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
31Years since medical school (graduated 1995)
University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb)Medical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Illinois Cancer SpecialistsGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Apurva A. Desai work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Apurva A. Desai at 5 hospitals: Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Advocate Sherman Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital and Northwestern Medicine McHenry. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Apurva A. Desai see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Elgin, IL and Crystal Lake, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Apurva A. Desai's specialty?
Medicare lists Hematology/Oncology as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
Does Apurva A. Desai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Apurva A. Desai accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Apurva A. Desai?
(847) 931-0909, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Apurva A. Desai's NPI number?
1861468100. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Apurva A. Desai works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Apurva A. Desai at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Apurva A. Desai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Apurva A. Desai as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Illinois Cancer Specialists26 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hematologist-oncologists in Elgin

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Elgin, IL — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb)
Graduation year1995
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1861468100
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians