Sapna Desai, M.D.
NPI 1538335500 · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician · Metairie, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sapna Desai, M.D. is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider in Metairie, LA (NPI 1538335500).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538335500
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 125044012 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,060 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anticoagulant Management of Patient Taking Warfarin93793 | 667 | $11 |
| Evaluation of Lower Heart Chamber Assist Device93750 | 197 | $38 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 86 | $114 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 52 | $91 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 32 | $206 |
| Insertion of Tube in Right Heart Chambers for Measurement93451 | 26 | $120 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 57 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin Sodium | 315 | 77 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 269 | 57 |
| Furosemide | 177 | 56 |
| Spironolactone | 176 | 54 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 142 | 42 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 141 | 39 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,100 across 39 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 4200 Houma BlvdMetairie, LA 70006-2970Phone: (504) 503-4000Fax: (504) 503-5018
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-04-30
- Last updated
- 2026-04-23
- Certified
- 2026-04-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sapna Desai's NPI number?
- Sapna Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538335500, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sapna Desai's specialty?
- Sapna Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sapna Desai located?
- Sapna Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 4228 Houma Blvd Ste 510, Metairie, LA 70006-3015.
- What is Sapna Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sapna Desai is (504) 988-6113.
- Does Sapna Desai accept Medicare?
- Sapna Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sapna Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Sapna Desai's NPI (1538335500) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.