Rakesh Desai, M.D.
NPI 1003897430 · Psychiatry Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rakesh Desai, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1003897430).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1003897430
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J1599 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
2 documented practice locations
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 126 | 16 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 97 | 13 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 70 | 11 |
| Risperidone | 70 | — |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 68 | — |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 66 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 56 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1700 Golden AveBay City, TX 77414-3122Phone: (979) 245-2008
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-11
- Last updated
- 2022-01-06
- Certified
- 2022-01-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rakesh Desai's NPI number?
- Rakesh Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003897430, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rakesh Desai's specialty?
- Rakesh Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rakesh Desai located?
- Rakesh Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 820 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77024-4278.
- What is Rakesh Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rakesh Desai is (713) 973-1007.
- Does Rakesh Desai accept Medicare?
- Rakesh Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rakesh Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Rakesh Desai's NPI (1003897430) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.