Nilesh Desai, M.D.
NPI 1194750349 · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Burbank, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nilesh Desai, M.D. is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Burbank, CA (NPI 1194750349).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194750349
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A33861 (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
19 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
321 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 155 | $194 |
| Transitional Care Management Services for Problem of High Complexity99496 | 57 | $303 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 39 | $138 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 36 | $9 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 34 | $101 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$303 (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 · 69 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 215 | 58 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 115 | 29 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 113 | 28 |
| Gabapentin | 94 | 20 |
| Metformin Hcl | 89 | 24 |
| Losartan Potassium | 81 | 21 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,292 across 41 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
- 2006-07-12
- Last updated
- 2007-10-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nilesh Desai's NPI number?
- Nilesh Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194750349, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nilesh Desai's specialty?
- Nilesh Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nilesh Desai located?
- Nilesh Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 241 W Olive Ave, Burbank, CA 91502-1825.
- What is Nilesh Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nilesh Desai is (818) 848-5561.
- Does Nilesh Desai accept Medicare?
- Nilesh Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nilesh Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Nilesh Desai's NPI (1194750349) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-10-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.