Tapan Desai, MD
NPI 1255579876 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Crown Point, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tapan Desai, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Crown Point, IN (NPI 1255579876).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255579876
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 43302 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2,878 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 | 790 | $117 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 728 | $109 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 197 | $159 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 189 | $195 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 168 | $73 |
| Sleep Study Including Heart Rate, Breathing, Airflow, and Effort95806 | 143 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 46 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 428 | 139 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 399 | 70 |
| Prednisone | 234 | 110 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 172 | 54 |
| Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterolbrand: Breztri Aerosphere | 144 | 53 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 133 | 56 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$844 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
- 2009-02-04
- Last updated
- 2025-06-27
- Certified
- 2025-06-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tapan Desai's NPI number?
- Tapan Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255579876, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tapan Desai's specialty?
- Tapan Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tapan Desai located?
- Tapan Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 12750 Saint Francis Dr Ste 410, Crown Point, IN 46307-0264.
- What is Tapan Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tapan Desai is (219) 769-8340.
- Does Tapan Desai accept Medicare?
- Tapan Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tapan Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Tapan Desai's NPI (1255579876) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.