Krishna Desai, M.D.
NPI 1265607949 · Family Medicine Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Krishna Desai, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1265607949).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265607949
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 269937 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
72 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 35 Minutes99232 | 72 | $91 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $91–$91 (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 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 51 | 20 |
| Dulaglutidebrand: Trulicity | 27 | — |
| Lisinopril | 22 | — |
| Insulin Glargine,hum.rec.anlogbrand: Basaglar Kwikpen U-100 | 20 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 20 | — |
| Metformin Hcl | 20 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 5141 BroadwayNew York, NY 10034-1159Phone: (212) 544-1860Fax: (212) 544-1870
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-04-24
- Last updated
- 2018-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Krishna Desai's NPI number?
- Krishna Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265607949, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Krishna Desai's specialty?
- Krishna Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Krishna Desai located?
- Krishna Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 610 W 158th St, New York, NY 10032-7104.
- What is Krishna Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Krishna Desai is (212) 544-1860.
- Does Krishna Desai accept Medicare?
- Krishna Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Krishna Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Krishna Desai's NPI (1265607949) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.