Michael Desch, PA-C
NPI 1164676474 · Physician Assistant · East Windsor, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Desch, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in East Windsor, NJ (NPI 1164676474).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164676474
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MP002103000 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 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
981 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 653 | $82 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, Read By Direct Observation80305 | 115 | $12 |
| Administration of Psychological Or Neuropsychological Test By Technician, First 30 Minutes96138 | 48 | $32 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 43 | $101 |
| Evaluation of Neuropsychological Test, First Hour96132 | 31 | $115 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 353 | 80 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 264 | 68 |
| Gabapentin | 238 | 55 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 179 | 60 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 118 | 35 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 93 | 31 |
| Pregabalin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$522 across 9 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
- 2008-11-13
- Last updated
- 2023-01-26
- Certified
- 2023-01-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Desch's NPI number?
- Michael Desch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164676474, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Desch's specialty?
- Michael Desch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Michael Desch located?
- Michael Desch's practice location on file with NPPES is 300a Princeton Hightstown Rd Ste 202, East Windsor, NJ 08520-1421.
- What is Michael Desch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Desch is (609) 371-9100.
- Does Michael Desch accept Medicare?
- Michael Desch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Desch's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Desch's NPI (1164676474) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-01-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.