Hem Desai, M.D.
NPI 1316352446 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Minneapolis, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Hem Desai, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Minneapolis, MN (NPI 1316352446).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316352446
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R74351 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 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
382 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 126 | $195 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 66 | $92 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 56 | $112 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 36 | $16 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 26 | $163 |
| Irrigation and Suction of Lung Airways to Obtain Cells Using an Endoscope |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 133 | 66 |
| Azithromycin | 120 | 56 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 88 | 24 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 80 | 32 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 60 | 11 |
| Dupilumabbrand: Dupixent Pen | 59 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$53 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
- 2014-06-27
- Last updated
- 2024-07-18
- Certified
- 2024-07-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hem Desai's NPI number?
- Hem Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316352446, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Hem Desai's specialty?
- Hem Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Hem Desai located?
- Hem Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 909 Fulton St Se, Minneapolis, MN 55455-4800.
- What is Hem Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Hem Desai is (612) 273-8383.
- Does Hem Desai accept Medicare?
- Hem Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Hem Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Hem Desai's NPI (1316352446) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.