Komal Desai, M.D.
NPI 1144217506 · Psychiatry Physician · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Komal Desai, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1144217506).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144217506
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A71331 (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
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
173 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 106 | $193 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 67 | $123 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $123–$193 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clozapine | 89 | — |
| Paliperidone Palmitatebrand: Invega Sustenna | 87 | — |
| Olanzapine | 84 | 13 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 52 | — |
| Trazodone Hcl | 43 | — |
| Sertraline Hcl | 37 | — |
| Aripiprazole | 36 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$148 across 2 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
- 2005-09-30
- Last updated
- 2021-03-18
- Certified
- 2021-03-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Komal Desai's NPI number?
- Komal Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144217506, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Komal Desai's specialty?
- Komal Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Komal Desai located?
- Komal Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 1600 E Belle Ter, Bakersfield, CA 93307-3871.
- What is Komal Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Komal Desai is (661) 201-4239.
- Does Komal Desai accept Medicare?
- Komal Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Komal Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Komal Desai's NPI (1144217506) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.