Kunal Desai, M.D.
NPI 1063708428 · Anesthesiology Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kunal Desai, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1063708428).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1063708428
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A122658 (CA)
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
15 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
607 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Exam of Colon Using an Endoscope00812 | 91 | $59 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 86 | $75 |
| Anesthesia for X-Ray Or Radiation Therapy01922 | 62 | $100 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Small and Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00813 | 55 | $88 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 48 | $75 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure to Correct Abnormal Heart Rhythm00410 | 34 | $54 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$25 across 1 record (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
- 2011-06-23
- Last updated
- 2016-05-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kunal Desai's NPI number?
- Kunal Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063708428, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kunal Desai's specialty?
- Kunal Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kunal Desai located?
- Kunal Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 1225 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017-1901.
- What is Kunal Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kunal Desai is (213) 977-2121.
- Does Kunal Desai accept Medicare?
- Kunal Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kunal Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Kunal Desai's NPI (1063708428) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-05-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.