Prashant Desai, MD
NPI 1487151668 · Hospitalist Physician · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Prashant Desai, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1487151668).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487151668
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A165893 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
8 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
1,216 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 611 | $78 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 202 | $81 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 195 | $171 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 190 | $128 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 18 | $78 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $78–$171 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 46 | 37 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 44 | 44 |
| Cefdinir | 40 | 39 |
| Prednisone | 37 | 37 |
| Furosemide | 34 | 29 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 22 | 22 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 21 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-04-12
- Last updated
- 2022-10-10
- Certified
- 2022-10-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Prashant Desai's NPI number?
- Prashant Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487151668, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Prashant Desai's specialty?
- Prashant Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Prashant Desai located?
- Prashant Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 3008 Sillect Ave Ste 205, Bakersfield, CA 93308-6362.
- What is Prashant Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Prashant Desai is (323) 328-8904.
- Does Prashant Desai accept Medicare?
- Prashant Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Prashant Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Prashant Desai's NPI (1487151668) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.