Shailesh Dhirubhai Desai, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Primghar, IA

Shailesh Dhirubhai Desai, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Primghar, Iowa. He graduated from medical school in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Community Health Centers Of Southeastern Iowa Inc and his current practice location is 240 North Rerick Ave, Primghar, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (712) 957-2310.

Shailesh Dhirubhai Desai is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 31556) 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 1760445423.

Contact Information

Shailesh Dhirubhai Desai, MD
240 North Rerick Ave,
Primghar, IA 51245
(712) 957-2310
(712) 957-0504



Physician's Profile

Full NameShailesh Dhirubhai Desai
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience44 Years
Location240 North Rerick Ave, Primghar, Iowa
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:
  • Shailesh Dhirubhai Desai graduated from medical school in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1760445423
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/17/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4183673668
  • Enrollment ID: I20090108000217

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Shailesh Dhirubhai Desai such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1760445423NPI-NPPES
2145151MedicaidIA
3145151MedicaidIA
4145151MedicaidIA
5145151MedicaidIA
22768OtherIASIOUX VALLEY HEALTH PLAN
48073OtherIAWELLMARK BCBS IA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 31556 (Iowa)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Community Health Centers Of Southeastern Iowa Inc448656252723

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameBaum Harmon Mercy Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760426431
PECOS PAC ID: 0446154033
Enrollment ID: O20031125000360

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Entity NameCommunity Health Centers Of Southeastern Iowa Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1255339750
PECOS PAC ID: 4486562527
Enrollment ID: O20040219000446

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Entity NameBaum Harmon Mercy Hospital
Entity TypePart A Provider - Critical Access Hospital
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1851327563
PECOS PAC ID: 0446154033
Enrollment ID: O20061104000448

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Shailesh Dhirubhai Desai, MD
Po Box 324,
Sioux City, IA 51102-0324

Ph: (712) 279-5830
Shailesh Dhirubhai Desai, MD
240 North Rerick Ave,
Primghar, IA 51245

Ph: (712) 957-2310

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Practice Location: 240 N Rerick Ave, Primghar, IA 51245
Phone: 712-957-2310    
Nicole Voigt,
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 255 N Welch Ave, Primghar, IA 51245
Phone: 712-957-2300    

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