Neesha Desai, MD
NPI 1285838516 · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician · Decatur, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Neesha Desai, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider in Decatur, GA (NPI 1285838516).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285838516
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 64921 (GA)
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
19 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
54 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 | 28 | $127 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 26 | $56 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $56–$127 (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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Olanzapine | 42 |
| Risperidone | 28 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 22 |
| Paliperidone Palmitatebrand: Invega Sustenna | 20 |
| Lorazepam | 14 |
| Dextroamphetamine Sulfatebrand: Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Er | 13 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Hcl Sr | 12 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 11 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15 across 1 record (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
- 2007-06-12
- Last updated
- 2016-07-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Neesha Desai's NPI number?
- Neesha Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285838516, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Neesha Desai's specialty?
- Neesha Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Neesha Desai located?
- Neesha Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 445 Winn Way, Decatur, GA 30030-1707.
- What is Neesha Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Neesha Desai is (404) 508-7700.
- Does Neesha Desai accept Medicare?
- Neesha Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Neesha Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Neesha Desai's NPI (1285838516) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-07-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.