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Active NPI 1720050925 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Prashant J Desai , DO

Orthopaedic Surgery • Lakeland, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Prashant Desai, DO is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Lakeland, FL. With approximately 27 years of clinical experience since graduating from Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1999, Dr. Desai delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2300 E COUNTY ROAD 540A.

Dr. Desai is affiliated with Watson Clinic Llp and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2300 E County Road 540a

Lakeland, FL 338133825

Telephone 8636807214
Fax 8662648519
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Watson Clinic Llp Facility NPI 1780988816

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Graduation Year

1999

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Lakeland, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
27 Yrs +6.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.6 Yrs
State Avg: 27.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
19 Specialists

Practicing in Lakeland, FL (1597 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
66.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Desai (27 Years) 27 Yrs
Lakeland Specialty Average (20.6 Years) 20.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg
4,516 59 $35.33 $8.81
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
2,024 169 $4.00 $0.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
541 327 $132.00 $87.61
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
426 219 $187.75 $69.73
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views
311 197 $109.03 $49.31
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
256 221 $40.00 $16.07
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
142 142 $197.00 $108.95
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views
121 91 $73.86 $33.93
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
113 105 $194.00 $124.57
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose
106 23 $425.00 $115.40
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views
103 73 $97.56 $42.85
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and
59 58 $135.00 $51.63
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee
42 40 $3573.00 $1289.08
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
30 30 $299.00 $159.13
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope
24 24 $1332.00 $172.56
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes
24 24 $188.00 $82.16
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope
23 23 $1729.00 $353.83
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope
13 13 $2753.00 $1074.22
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis
13 13 $3575.00 $1295.97
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope
13 13 $2111.00 $595.94
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder
12 12 $3834.00 $1418.49

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-10-05
Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License FL OS9090

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Watson Clinic Llp

1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 338053019

Phone: 8636807000

Secondary Practice Locations

1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd

Lakeland, FL 338053019

Phone: 8636807214

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Dawn Palaszewski , MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

NPI 1003005810

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Yelena Kozirovsky , MD

Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1003108085

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Julia Mcneice , DO

Internal Medicine

NPI 1003308222

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Cheza Wilkinson , APRN

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1003452418

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Nathan Yount

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003479890
Jasie Behrens , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003481680

Physician Assistant

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address October 05, 2020

Registered at 1600 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD, LAKELAND, FL 338053019 (Tel: 8636807830)

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Updated Practice Location May 08, 2018

Registered at 2300 E COUNTY ROAD 540A, LAKELAND, FL 338133825 (Tel: 8636807214)

NPI Profile Active June 21, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location June 21, 2012

Registered at 1600 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD, LAKELAND, FL 33805 (Tel: 8636807000)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address June 21, 2012

Registered at PO BOX 95004, LAKELAND, FL 33804 (Tel: 8636807206)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 21, 2012

Recorded as PRASHANT DESAI, DO

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 21, 2012

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #OS9090 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 02, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1720050925
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 02, 2006
Last Update: November 27, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd

Lakeland, FL 338053019

Phone: 8636807830

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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