Provider Profile
Ajinkya S. Desai, MBBS
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Desai
Ajinkya S. Desai, MBBS is a healthcare provider in Boston, MA specializing in diagnostic radiology. According to Medicare claims data, Ajinkya cared for 388 Medicare patients across 513 services. The services billed most often include use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes, ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access, and review by radiologist of additional artery image.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (619) 699-9189
- Email not available
Practice Locations
55 FRUIT ST
Boston, MA 02114
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
513 services · 388 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial third order branch | Procedure | 36247 |
41 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, additional second, third, and beyond | Procedure | 36248 |
33 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36558 |
29 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Occlusion of growths or obstructed vessels with review by radiologist | Procedure | 37243 |
20 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Needle biopsy of kidney | Procedure | 50200 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | Imaging | 76937 |
59 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Review by radiologist of additional artery image | Imaging | 75774 |
48 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | Imaging | 77001 |
42 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Review by radiologist of abdominal artery image | Imaging | 75726 |
30 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Radioactive drug therapy through a tube inserted in an artery | Imaging | 79445 |
17 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other radiologists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other radiologists in Boston 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2011 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial third order branch 8
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Ajinkya S. Desai's specialty?
Ajinkya S. Desai is a radiologist in Boston, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Ajinkya S. Desai?
Ajinkya S. Desai is listed at 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Ajinkya S. Desai?
The number on file is (619) 699-9189. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Ajinkya S. Desai's NPI number?
Ajinkya S. Desai's National Provider Identifier is 1780021170. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Ajinkya S. Desai's education?
Ajinkya S. Desai attended Other, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Ajinkya S. Desai been practicing?
Ajinkya S. Desai has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Ajinkya S. Desai known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Ajinkya S. Desai performs procedures including insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial third order branch, insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, additional second, third, and beyond and insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access and review by radiologist of additional artery image; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Ajinkya S. Desai confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ajinkya S. Desai. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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