Rikesh Desai, MD
NPI 1396966743 · Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Surprise, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rikesh Desai, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider in Surprise, AZ (NPI 1396966743).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396966743
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 36199 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
2,708 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,271 | $123 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 356 | $60 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 332 | $125 |
| Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Additional 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99439 | 305 | $46 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 153 | $88 |
| Complex Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, First 60 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 143 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 689 | 207 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 614 | 180 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 537 | 166 |
| Lisinopril | 443 | 130 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 371 | 115 |
| Losartan Potassium | 333 | 97 |
| Simvastatin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,112 across 65 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
- 2007-05-02
- Last updated
- 2012-08-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rikesh Desai's NPI number?
- Rikesh Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396966743, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rikesh Desai's specialty?
- Rikesh Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rikesh Desai located?
- Rikesh Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 13921 W Grand Ave, Surprise, AZ 85374-2439.
- What is Rikesh Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rikesh Desai is (623) 214-2200.
- Does Rikesh Desai accept Medicare?
- Rikesh Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rikesh Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Rikesh Desai's NPI (1396966743) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-08-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.