Quick answers
- Does Tapan S. Desai accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tapan S. 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 Tapan S. Desai see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 433 Original Medicare patients and 963 services for Tapan S. Desai. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tapan S. Desai's NPI number?
- 1891019832. 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 Tapan S. 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 | 433 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 963 |
| Different services or procedures | 27 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)447 services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)309 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)71 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)62 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 cholesterol73%
- Arthritis50%
- Chronic kidney disease47%
- Depression42%
- Anxiety42%
Practice locations
Addresses where Tapan S. Desai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 210 Beatty DrBelmont, NC 28012 (502) 855‑7200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tapan S. Desai as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Commonwealth Pain Associates PLLC158 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in North Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Commonwealth Pain Associates PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville |
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1891019832 |
| 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