Nitinchandra Desai, MD
NPI 1245202696 · Internal Medicine Physician · Fayetteville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nitinchandra Desai, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Fayetteville, NC (NPI 1245202696).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245202696
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9600078 (NC)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
874 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 476 | $115 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 178 | $82 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 114 | $115 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 70 | $30 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 36 | $123 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $30–$123 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 98 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 382 | 109 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 273 | 67 |
| Omeprazole | 213 | 46 |
| Metformin Hcl | 211 | 52 |
| Lisinopril | 184 | 46 |
| Losartan Potassium | 179 | 49 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 157 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$435 across 25 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1638 Owen DrFayetteville, NC 28304-3424Phone: (910) 615-5680
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-01
- Last updated
- 2025-08-11
- Certified
- 2025-08-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nitinchandra Desai's NPI number?
- Nitinchandra Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245202696, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nitinchandra Desai's specialty?
- Nitinchandra Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nitinchandra Desai located?
- Nitinchandra Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 1309 Medical Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28304-4425.
- What is Nitinchandra Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nitinchandra Desai is (910) 437-5130.
- Does Nitinchandra Desai accept Medicare?
- Nitinchandra Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nitinchandra Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Nitinchandra Desai's NPI (1245202696) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.