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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Salil Desai, MD

Works at hospitals in Washington, DC · District of Columbia

Summary

Salil Desai, MD (Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Washington, DC. NPI 1891058855. 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 Salil 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

Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)Primary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
14Years since medical school (graduated 2012)
Washington University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid Atlantic States, IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Salil Desai work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Salil Desai at 1 hospital: MedStar Washington Hospital Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Salil Desai see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 16 practice locations, including Kensington, MD, Washington, DC and Fredericksburg, VA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Salil Desai's specialty?
Medicare lists Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
Does Salil Desai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Salil 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 Salil Desai?
(301) 929-7100, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Salil Desai's NPI number?
1891058855. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Salil Desai works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Salil 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 Salil Desai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 16; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

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

  • Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid Atlantic States, Inc1,899 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other cardiologists in Kensington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kensington, MD — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWashington University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2012
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1891058855
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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