Handel Desa, MD
NPI 1265676290 · Hospitalist Physician · Gainesville, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Handel Desa, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Gainesville, FL (NPI 1265676290).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265676290
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME120839 (FL)
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
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,877 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 50 Minutes99233 | 539 | $116 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 293 | $72 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 229 | $105 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 216 | $149 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 180 | $77 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 74 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 128 | 20 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 99 | 20 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 98 | 30 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 91 | 22 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 81 | 25 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 79 | 15 |
| Furosemide |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-04-21
- Last updated
- 2026-01-02
- Certified
- 2026-01-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Handel Desa's NPI number?
- Handel Desa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265676290, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Handel Desa's specialty?
- Handel Desa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Handel Desa located?
- Handel Desa's practice location on file with NPPES is 6500 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605-4309.
- What is Handel Desa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Handel Desa is (352) 333-4000.
- Does Handel Desa accept Medicare?
- Handel Desa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Handel Desa's NPI active?
- Yes — Handel Desa's NPI (1265676290) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.