Desta Ellis, M.D.
NPI 1295140887 · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Visalia, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Desta Ellis, M.D. is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider in Visalia, CA (NPI 1295140887).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295140887
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramStudent, Health Care
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
232 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 165 | $66 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 47 | $98 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 20 | $82 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $66–$98 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 38 | 38 |
| Levofloxacin | 28 | 27 |
| Prednisone | 28 | 28 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 19 | 19 |
| Azithromycin | 18 | 18 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 17 | 17 |
| Ibuprofen | 14 | 14 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-06-23
- Last updated
- 2014-06-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Desta Ellis's NPI number?
- Desta Ellis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295140887, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Desta Ellis's specialty?
- Desta Ellis is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (Student, Health Care).
- Where is Desta Ellis located?
- Desta Ellis's practice location on file with NPPES is 400 W Mineral King Ave, Visalia, CA 93291-6237.
- What is Desta Ellis's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Desta Ellis is (559) 624-6999.
- Does Desta Ellis accept Medicare?
- Desta Ellis is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Desta Ellis's NPI active?
- Yes — Desta Ellis's NPI (1295140887) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-06-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.