Alpesh Desai
NPI 1386696904 · Dermatology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alpesh Desai is a Dermatology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1386696904).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386696904
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- M1072 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other 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
17,060 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Placement of Radiation Therapy FieldsG6001 | 3,951 | $177 |
| Obtaining Data Needed to Develop the Optimal Radiation Treatment, 1 Treatment Area77280 | 3,890 | $264 |
| Superficial And/Or Low Voltage Radiation Treatment Delivery77401 | 3,749 | $41 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,043 | $91 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 737 | $6 |
| Continuing Radiation Therapy Consultation Per Week77336 | 500 | $87 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 133 | 72 |
| Mupirocin | 105 | 77 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 102 | 67 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 88 | 47 |
| Dupilumabbrand: Dupixent Pen | 81 | 20 |
| Mometasone Furoate | 71 | 46 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 52 | 25 |
| Fluocinonide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$743,914 across 141 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
- 2006-05-16
- Last updated
- 2021-09-09
- Certified
- 2021-09-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alpesh Desai's NPI number?
- Alpesh Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386696904, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alpesh Desai's specialty?
- Alpesh Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alpesh Desai located?
- Alpesh Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 2120 Ashland St, Houston, TX 77008.
- What is Alpesh Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alpesh Desai is (713) 864-2659.
- Does Alpesh Desai accept Medicare?
- Alpesh Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alpesh Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Alpesh Desai's NPI (1386696904) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-09-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.