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Anesthesiology

Nimesh S. Desai, MD

Works at hospitals in Albany, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Nimesh S. Desai, MD is an anesthesiologist at 315 S Manning Blvd, Albany, NY 12208. Phone: (518) 463-0050. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Nimesh S. Desai had 433 Original Medicare patients and 730 services. NPI 1992700231. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 315 S Manning Blvd, Albany, NY 12208 · Directions
  • Phone: (518) 463‑0050
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: St Peter's Hospital
  • Group practice: Anesthesia Group of Albany, PC
  • Medical school: New York University School Of Medicine · graduated 1988 (38 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Nimesh S. Desai, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Nimesh S. Desai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nimesh 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 Nimesh S. Desai see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 433 Original Medicare patients and 730 services for Nimesh S. Desai. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Nimesh S. Desai's NPI number?
1992700231. 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 Nimesh 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 patients433
Services billed to Medicare730
Different services or procedures85
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)66 services
  2. Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)59 services
  3. Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch (64450)48 services
  4. Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (76942)47 services
  5. Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen (00790)32 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%
  • Arthritis55%
  • Ischemic heart disease45%
  • Chronic kidney disease39%
  • Diabetes37%

Hospitals where Nimesh S. Desai works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nimesh S. 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 Peter's HospitalAlbany, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330057

Practice locations

Addresses where Nimesh S. Desai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Nimesh S. Desai as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Anesthesia Group of Albany, PC103 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Albany

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albany, NY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Anesthesia Group of Albany, PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNew York University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1988 (38 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1992700231
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians