Nikhil Deshpande, MD
NPI 1003869041 · Gastroenterology Physician · Somers Point, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nikhil Deshpande, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Somers Point, NJ (NPI 1003869041).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1003869041
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA08465300 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
724 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 158 | $135 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 132 | $106 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 119 | $252 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 81 | $131 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 55 | $103 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 399 | 140 |
| Famotidine | 183 | 68 |
| Sucralfate | 81 | 40 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 56 | 19 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 54 | 20 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 47 | — |
| Lipase/Protease/Amylasebrand: Creon | 42 | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$225 across 13 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-19
- Last updated
- 2011-11-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nikhil Deshpande's NPI number?
- Nikhil Deshpande's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003869041, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nikhil Deshpande's specialty?
- Nikhil Deshpande is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nikhil Deshpande located?
- Nikhil Deshpande's practice location on file with NPPES is 408 Bethel Rd, Somers Point, NJ 08244-2172.
- What is Nikhil Deshpande's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nikhil Deshpande is (609) 926-3330.
- Does Nikhil Deshpande accept Medicare?
- Nikhil Deshpande is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nikhil Deshpande's NPI active?
- Yes — Nikhil Deshpande's NPI (1003869041) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-11-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.