Type 1 · Individual ✓ Active NPI ✓ Valid NPI checksum
Athena Kamlesh Desai, M.A.O.M.
Acupuncturist in Cambridge, MA · enumerated 2011.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1629353701
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Athena Kamlesh Desai
Credential M.A.O.M.
Sex Female
Practice address 327 Pearl St, #2, Cambridge, MA, 02139
Phone (617) 960-6472
Enumeration date Oct 20, 2011
Last updated in NPPES Oct 20, 2011
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What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the official NPI registry?
No. NPI Portal is a private site built on public CMS NPPES data. The official registry is npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov, operated by CMS.
What specialty is Athena Desai?
Athena Desai is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Acupuncturist. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2011-10-20.