Nisha Desai, MD
NPI 1265605984 · Dermatology Physician · Portland, OR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nisha Desai, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Portland, OR (NPI 1265605984).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265605984
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD154248 (OR)
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
18 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
1,475 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 | 388 | $88 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 367 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 206 | $123 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 141 | $53 |
| Injection Into Skin Growth, More Than 7 Growths11901 | 93 | $68 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Minoxidil | 470 | 145 |
| Finasteride | 134 | 38 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 84 | 27 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 74 | 26 |
| Ketoconazole | 65 | 39 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 63 | 33 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 59 | 31 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,032 across 26 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
- 2008-04-03
- Last updated
- 2018-04-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nisha Desai's NPI number?
- Nisha Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265605984, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nisha Desai's specialty?
- Nisha Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nisha Desai located?
- Nisha Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 2525 Nw Lovejoy St Ste 400, Portland, OR 97210-2865.
- What is Nisha Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nisha Desai is (503) 223-1933.
- Does Nisha Desai accept Medicare?
- Nisha Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nisha Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Nisha Desai's NPI (1265605984) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-04-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.