Kurren Desai, MD
NPI 1386164374 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Temple, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kurren Desai, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Temple, TX (NPI 1386164374).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386164374
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- U3196 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,449 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 488 | $37 |
| Mri Scan of Brain Without Contrast70551 | 156 | $65 |
| Ct Scan of Upper Spine Without Contrast72125 | 142 | $44 |
| Mri Scan of Brain Before and After Contrast70553 | 106 | $102 |
| Ct Scan of Lower Spine Without Contrast72131 | 79 | $43 |
| Mri Scan of Lower Spinal Canal Without Contrast72148 | 69 | $67 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-06-21
- Last updated
- 2024-01-12
- Certified
- 2024-01-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kurren Desai's NPI number?
- Kurren Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386164374, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kurren Desai's specialty?
- Kurren Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kurren Desai located?
- Kurren Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508-0001.
- What is Kurren Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kurren Desai is (254) 724-2111.
- Does Kurren Desai accept Medicare?
- Kurren Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kurren Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Kurren Desai's NPI (1386164374) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.