Dr Nisha Shah Desai, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Portland, OR

Dr Nisha Shah Desai, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Portland, Oregon. She graduated from medical school in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. She is a member of the group practice Nw Dermatology And Research Center and her current practice location is 2525 Nw Lovejoy St Ste 400, Portland, Oregon. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (503) 223-1933.

Dr Nisha Shah Desai is licensed to practice in Oregon (license number MD154248) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1265605984.

Contact Information

Dr Nisha Shah Desai, MD
2525 Nw Lovejoy St Ste 400,
Portland, OR 97210-2865
(503) 223-1933
(503) 223-1947

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Nisha Shah Desai
GenderFemale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience17 Years
Location2525 Nw Lovejoy St Ste 400, Portland, Oregon
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Nisha Shah Desai graduated from medical school in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265605984
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/03/2008
  • Last Update Date: 04/28/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9638343601
  • Enrollment ID: I20111201000366

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Nisha Shah Desai such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265605984NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology MD154248 (Oregon)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Nw Dermatology And Research Center24666252566

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Nisha Shah Desai allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameNw Dermatology And Research Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679852396
PECOS PAC ID: 2466625256
Enrollment ID: O20111021000365

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Nisha Shah Desai is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Nisha Shah Desai, MD
2525 Nw Lovejoy St Ste 400,
Portland, OR 97210-2865

Ph: (503) 223-1933
Dr Nisha Shah Desai, MD
2525 Nw Lovejoy St Ste 400,
Portland, OR 97210-2865

Ph: (503) 223-1933

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