Quick answers
- Does Bhavim Desai accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bhavim 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 Bhavim Desai see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 175 Original Medicare patients and 682 services for Bhavim Desai. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bhavim Desai's NPI number?
- 1871886721. 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 Bhavim 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 | 175 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 682 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)158 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)146 services
- Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days (99454)126 services
- Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes (99457)100 services
- Sleep study in sleep lab with continuous airway pressure (6 years or older) (95811)29 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%
- Arthritis49%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Anxiety30%
- Depression29%
Hospitals where Bhavim Desai works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bhavim 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.
- St David's Medical CenterAustin, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450431
Practice locations
Addresses where Bhavim Desai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5929 Balcones Dr, Suite 303Austin, TX 78731 (512) 420‑9900
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bhavim Desai as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sleep Medicine Consultants of Central Texas PLLC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Sleep Medicineprimary
- Family Practicealso
Other sleep medicine doctors in Austin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Austin, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sleep Medicine Consultants of Central Texas PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine |
| 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) | 1871886721 |
| 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