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Edit this profileWhere to find Niraj S. Desai, M.D.
- Charlotte location main office
8724 Barrelli CT, Charlotte, NC 28277 - Belfast location
116 Northport Ave, Belfast, ME 04915 - Lihue location
4473 Pahee St, Suite L, Lihue, HI 96766 - Greenwood location
1123 Spring St, Greenwood, SC 29646
About Dr. Desai
Based in Charlotte, NC, Niraj S. Desai, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under nephrology. Niraj graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1989. Medicare claims data shows Niraj provided 638 services to 386 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation, and initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes. NPI 1649246059 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (808) 634-0829
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8724 BARRELLI CT
Charlotte, NC 28277
116 Northport Ave
Belfast, ME 04915
4473 Pahee St Suite L
Lihue, HI 96766
1123 Spring St
Greenwood, SC 29646
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology 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
Most searched conditions
Acid-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
638 services · 386 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | Treatment | 90935 |
161 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
230 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
70 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
53 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
36 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
32 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | Office visit | 99221 |
26 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
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 kidney specialists in Charlotte 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Michigan Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at University of Michigan Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Niraj S. Desai specialize in?
Niraj S. Desai is a kidney specialist in Charlotte, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where is Niraj S. Desai located?
Niraj S. Desai is listed at 8724 Barrelli CT, Charlotte, NC 28277. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Niraj S. Desai's phone number?
The number on file is (808) 634-0829. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Niraj S. Desai?
Niraj S. Desai's National Provider Identifier is 1649246059. 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
Where did Niraj S. Desai train?
Niraj S. Desai attended University of Michigan Medical School, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Niraj S. Desai have?
Niraj S. Desai has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Niraj S. Desai do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Niraj S. Desai provides treatments such as hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Niraj S. Desai's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Niraj S. Desai. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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