Sandip Desai, MD
NPI 1497741037 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Sugar Land, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sandip Desai, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Sugar Land, TX (NPI 1497741037).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497741037
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Specialist174400000X
Other Service Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
5,956 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 | 1,240 | $127 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 1,064 | $120 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 570 | $80 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 550 | $14 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 428 | $216 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 370 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 47 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 1,031 | 296 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 600 | 268 |
| Prednisone | 480 | 320 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 242 | 93 |
| Levofloxacin | 222 | 189 |
| Dupilumabbrand: Dupixent Syringe | 197 | 34 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,487 across 101 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
- 2005-09-20
- Last updated
- 2016-02-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sandip Desai's NPI number?
- Sandip Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497741037, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sandip Desai's specialty?
- Sandip Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sandip Desai located?
- Sandip Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 16959 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX 77479-3481.
- What is Sandip Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sandip Desai is (832) 255-6632.
- Does Sandip Desai accept Medicare?
- Sandip Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sandip Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Sandip Desai's NPI (1497741037) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-02-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.