Virendra Desai, M.D.
NPI 1497016182 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Virendra Desai, M.D. is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1497016182).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497016182
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01083960A (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17,280 across 17 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
- 2012-05-30
- Last updated
- 2020-06-30
- Certified
- 2020-06-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Virendra Desai's NPI number?
- Virendra Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497016182, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Virendra Desai's specialty?
- Virendra Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Virendra Desai located?
- Virendra Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030-2703.
- What is Virendra Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Virendra Desai is (713) 394-6000.
- Does Virendra Desai accept Medicare?
- Virendra Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Virendra Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Virendra Desai's NPI (1497016182) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-06-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.