Kuntal Desai, MD
NPI 1538655022 · Hospitalist Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kuntal Desai, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1538655022).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538655022
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 42872 (AL)
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
7 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
724 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 | 303 | $72 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 142 | $108 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 118 | $104 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 72 | $158 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 55 | $194 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 19 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levofloxacin | 30 | 30 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 26 | 24 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 24 | 24 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 21 | 21 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 19 | 17 |
| Methylprednisolone | 17 | 17 |
| Carvedilol | 13 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-07-08
- Last updated
- 2021-08-31
- Certified
- 2021-08-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kuntal Desai's NPI number?
- Kuntal Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538655022, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kuntal Desai's specialty?
- Kuntal Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kuntal Desai located?
- Kuntal Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 625 19th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35249.
- What is Kuntal Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kuntal Desai is (334) 875-4184.
- Does Kuntal Desai accept Medicare?
- Kuntal Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kuntal Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Kuntal Desai's NPI (1538655022) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.