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Rheumatology

Sonali Desai, MD

Works at hospitals in Boston, MA · Jamaica Plain, MA · Massachusetts

Summary

Sonali Desai, MD (Rheumatology) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in Boston, MA and Jamaica Plain, MA. NPI 1952420879. 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 Sonali 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

RheumatologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
24Years since medical school (graduated 2002)
Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown UniversityMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Brigham and Womens Physicians Organization IncGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Sonali Desai work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Sonali Desai at 4 hospitals: Boston Medical Center, Brigham and Women Faulkner Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Sonali Desai see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Boston, MA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Sonali Desai's specialty?
Medicare lists Rheumatology as the primary specialty.
Does Sonali Desai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sonali 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.
Does Sonali Desai offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Sonali Desai offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Sonali Desai?
(617) 638-8000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Sonali Desai's NPI number?
1952420879. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Sonali Desai works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sonali 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 Sonali Desai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Sonali Desai as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Brigham and Womens Physicians Organization Inc2,994 clinicians in the group
  • Evans Medical Foundation Inc536 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWarren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University
Graduation year2002
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1952420879
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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