Pooja Desai, M.D.
NPI 1093945172 · Pediatric Cardiology Physician · Dallas, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Pooja Desai, M.D. is a Pediatric Cardiology Physician provider in Dallas, TX (NPI 1093945172).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1093945172
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatric Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 04-37769 (KS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$48 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
- 2009-07-22
- Last updated
- 2023-01-25
- Certified
- 2023-01-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pooja Desai's NPI number?
- Pooja Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093945172, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Pooja Desai's specialty?
- Pooja Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatric Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Pooja Desai located?
- Pooja Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 12201 Merit Dr Ste 550, Dallas, TX 75251-3131.
- What is Pooja Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Pooja Desai is (972) 331-9700.
- Does Pooja Desai accept Medicare?
- Pooja Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Pooja Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Pooja Desai's NPI (1093945172) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-01-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.