Nikita Desai, PT, DPT
NPI 1285085944 · Physical Therapist · Foothill Ranch, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Therapist in Private Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nikita Desai, PT, DPT is a Physical Therapist provider in Foothill Ranch, CA (NPI 1285085944).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285085944
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical TherapistRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Credential
- PT, DPT
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 291498 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
9 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
1,697 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy Procedure Using Manual Technique, Each 15 Minutes97140 | 602 | $22 |
| Therapy Procedure to Re-Educate Brain-To-Nerve-To-Muscle Function, Each 15 Minutes97112 | 441 | $31 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Exercise to Develop Strength, Endurance, Range of Motion, and Flexibility, Each 15 Minutes97110 | 363 | $24 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Functional Activities97530 | 259 | $38 |
| Evaluation for Physical Therapy, Typically 20 Minutes97161 | 32 | $105 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $22–$105 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2492 Walnut Ave# 140Tustin, CA 92780-6953Phone: (714) 544-2188
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-06-23
- Last updated
- 2024-05-14
- Certified
- 2024-05-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nikita Desai's NPI number?
- Nikita Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285085944, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nikita Desai's specialty?
- Nikita Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Therapist (Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers).
- Where is Nikita Desai located?
- Nikita Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 26672 Portola Pkwy Ste 116, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610-1773.
- What is Nikita Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nikita Desai is (800) 788-5753.
- Does Nikita Desai accept Medicare?
- Nikita Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nikita Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Nikita Desai's NPI (1285085944) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.