Payal Desai, MD, MPH
NPI 1518429844 · Pediatrics Physician · Oakland, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Payal Desai, MD, MPH is a Pediatrics Physician provider in Oakland, CA (NPI 1518429844).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518429844
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatrics PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, MPH
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- E1370718 (CA)
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 tenure38% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
2 documented practice locations
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 747 52nd St Rm 245Oakland, CA 94609-1809Phone: (510) 428-3331
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-04-04
- Last updated
- 2022-08-05
- Certified
- 2022-08-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Payal Desai's NPI number?
- Payal Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518429844, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Payal Desai's specialty?
- Payal Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatrics Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Payal Desai located?
- Payal Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 5220 Claremont Ave, Oakland, CA 94618-1033.
- What is Payal Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Payal Desai is (510) 428-3226.
- Does Payal Desai accept Medicare?
- Payal Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Payal Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Payal Desai's NPI (1518429844) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.