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Meghna Ramesh Desai, MD

Hematology & Oncology Physician in Springfield, IL · enumerated 2005.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1609865294

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Meghna Ramesh Desai
Credential MD
Sex Female
Practice address 315 W Carpenter St Fl 1, Springfield, IL, 62702
Phone (217) 545-8000
Fax (217) 545-1141
Enumeration date Oct 17, 2005
Last updated in NPPES Dec 22, 2021

Taxonomy & licenses

207RH0003X Hematology & Oncology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 036-126205 (IL) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
023164 Other - ANTHEM
036126205 Medicaid IL -

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Meghna Desai?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Meghna Desai is 1609865294, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Meghna Desai practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Springfield, IL. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2021-12-22.