Dr Chetan K Desai, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in St Petersburg, FL

Dr Chetan K Desai, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in St Petersburg, Florida. He graduated from medical school in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice West Central Gastroenterology Llp and his current practice location is 3901 66th St N, Suite 201, St Petersburg, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (727) 345-5500.

Dr Chetan K Desai is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME59176) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1982675526.

Contact Information

Dr Chetan K Desai, MD
3901 66th St N, Suite 201,
St Petersburg, FL 33709-4911
(727) 345-5500
(727) 345-6164



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Chetan K Desai
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience42 Years
Location3901 66th St N, St Petersburg, Florida
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Chetan K Desai graduated from medical school in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1982675526
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/28/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840209243
  • Enrollment ID: I20080118000203

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Chetan K Desai such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1982675526NPI-NPPES
211863OtherAV MED
231448OtherAMERIGROUP
2905012OtherUNITED HEALTHCARE
SN13000OtherCAREPLUS
100013672OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE
10694901OtherCITRUS HEALTHCARE
370551000MedicaidFL
01532OtherWELLCARE
14960OtherBCBS
2452114-018OtherCIGNA
2510731OtherGHI
4349248OtherAETNA
852OtherUNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology ME59176 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Anthonys HospitalSaint petersburg, FLHospital
St Josephs HospitalTampa, FLHospital
Morton Plant HospitalClearwater, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
West Central Gastroenterology Llp064832236271

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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 Chetan K Desai allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWest Central Gastroenterology Llp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1144454703
PECOS PAC ID: 0648322362
Enrollment ID: O20090710000085

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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 Chetan K 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 Chetan K Desai, MD
3001 Executive Dr Ste 130,
Clearwater, FL 33762-5323

Ph: (727) 347-0005
Dr Chetan K Desai, MD
3901 66th St N, Suite 201,
St Petersburg, FL 33709-4911

Ph: (727) 345-5500

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Internal Medicine Doctors in St Petersburg, FL

Ronald S. Kline, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2150 Pelham Rd N, St Petersburg, FL 33710
Phone: 727-345-0001    
Nandkishor Shah, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 6450 38th Ave N, Suite# 100, St Petersburg, FL 33710
Phone: 727-347-2780    Fax: 727-347-5508
Francisco Jesus Rey, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5425 Park St N Ste 7w, St Petersburg, FL 33709
Phone: 727-202-8140    Fax: 727-202-8252
David A. Weiland Jr., M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 701 6th St S, St Petersburg, FL 33701
Phone: 727-823-1234    Fax: 727-893-6930
Dr. Rakesh Mittal, MD, PHD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5880 49th St N, Suite N105, St Petersburg, FL 33709
Phone: 727-527-0797    Fax: 727-528-7703
Dr. Lilian Enyonam Ahiable, M.D
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7111 1st Ave S, St Petersburg, FL 33707
Phone: 727-300-2282    Fax: 727-321-2680
Dr. Alia Celeste Sommerville, D.O., MSC.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6000 49th St N, Northside Hospital, St Petersburg, FL 33709
Phone: 727-521-5057    Fax: 727-521-5022

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