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Amar Ajit Desai, M.D.
Hospitalist Physician in Durham, NC · enumerated 2010.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1962713396
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Amar Ajit Desai
Credential M.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 3643 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC, 27704
Phone (919) 684-0280
Enumeration date Jun 30, 2010
Last updated in NPPES May 27, 2025
Taxonomy & licenses
207R00000X Internal Medicine Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License LL32986 (SC) Secondary
207R00000X Internal Medicine Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License MD455999 (PA) Secondary
207R00000X Internal Medicine Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 286269 (NY) Secondary
208M00000X Hospitalist Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 286269 (NY) Secondary
208M00000X Hospitalist Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 2022-02437 (NC) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103056218 | Medicaid | PA | - |
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
What is the NPI number for Amar Desai?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Amar Desai is 1962713396, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Amar Desai practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Durham, NC. 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 2025-05-27.