Sachin Desai, MD
NPI 1194761742 · Nephrology Physician · Phoenix, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sachin Desai, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Phoenix, AZ (NPI 1194761742).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194761742
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 34982 (AZ)
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
1,399 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 477 | $110 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 233 | $122 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 132 | $342 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 131 | $163 |
| Home Dialysis Services Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90966 | 88 | $283 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 40 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 136 | 44 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 123 | 29 |
| Valsartan | 122 | 38 |
| Allopurinol | 120 | 42 |
| Furosemide | 99 | 34 |
| Calcitriol | 98 | 38 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 96 | 20 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,034 across 22 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
- 2006-06-21
- Last updated
- 2018-06-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sachin Desai's NPI number?
- Sachin Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194761742, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sachin Desai's specialty?
- Sachin Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sachin Desai located?
- Sachin Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 21410 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85027.
- What is Sachin Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sachin Desai is (623) 780-1371.
- Does Sachin Desai accept Medicare?
- Sachin Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sachin Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Sachin Desai's NPI (1194761742) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-06-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.