Sandra Desai, DPM
NPI 1316981368 · Podiatrist · Cape Coral, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sandra Desai, DPM is a Podiatrist provider in Cape Coral, FL (NPI 1316981368).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316981368
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- PO2833 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
556 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 466 | $92 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 69 | $45 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 21 | $113 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $45–$113 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$303 across 5 records (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
- 2006-06-16
- Last updated
- 2025-12-18
- Certified
- 2025-12-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sandra Desai's NPI number?
- Sandra Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316981368, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sandra Desai's specialty?
- Sandra Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Sandra Desai located?
- Sandra Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 316 Del Prado Blvd S, Cape Coral, FL 33990-1710.
- What is Sandra Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sandra Desai is (239) 738-7324.
- Does Sandra Desai accept Medicare?
- Sandra Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sandra Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Sandra Desai's NPI (1316981368) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.