Nirali Desai, MD
NPI 1477013324 · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · San Jose, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nirali Desai, MD is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider in San Jose, CA (NPI 1477013324).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477013324
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramStudent, Health Care
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 339 | 196 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 269 | 147 |
| Latanoprost | 197 | 88 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 51 | 25 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 50 | 23 |
| Timolol Maleate | 43 | 20 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 27 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$22 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-03-25
- Last updated
- 2023-09-18
- Certified
- 2023-09-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nirali Desai's NPI number?
- Nirali Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477013324, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nirali Desai's specialty?
- Nirali Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (Student, Health Care).
- Where is Nirali Desai located?
- Nirali Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 751 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128-2604.
- What is Nirali Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nirali Desai is (408) 885-5000.
- Does Nirali Desai accept Medicare?
- Nirali Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nirali Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Nirali Desai's NPI (1477013324) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.