Sanam Desai, DO
NPI 1326785130 · Family Medicine Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sanam Desai, DO is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1326785130).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326785130
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036177317 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$106 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 5140 N California AveChicago, IL 60625-3645Phone: (773) 293-5331
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-05-14
- Last updated
- 2025-09-30
- Certified
- 2025-09-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sanam Desai's NPI number?
- Sanam Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326785130, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sanam Desai's specialty?
- Sanam Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sanam Desai located?
- Sanam Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 3122 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60657-3014.
- What is Sanam Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sanam Desai is (773) 687-7000.
- Does Sanam Desai accept Medicare?
- Sanam Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sanam Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Sanam Desai's NPI (1326785130) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.