Viren Desai, M.D.
NPI 1568401636 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Kearny, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Viren Desai, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Kearny, NJ (NPI 1568401636).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568401636
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 25MA05726300 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,612 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 | 737 | $140 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 396 | $125 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 354 | $44 |
| Inhalation Treatment for Airway Obstruction Or Sputum Production94640 | 347 | $9 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Gas Dilution Or Washout94727 | 308 | $50 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 308 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 97 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterolbrand: Breztri Aerosphere | 798 | 224 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 738 | 257 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 426 | 131 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 332 | 116 |
| Prednisone | 301 | 174 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 213 | 60 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15,128 across 63 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
- 2006-06-05
- Last updated
- 2017-02-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Viren Desai's NPI number?
- Viren Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568401636, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Viren Desai's specialty?
- Viren Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Viren Desai located?
- Viren Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 221 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032-2437.
- What is Viren Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Viren Desai is (201) 997-0808.
- Does Viren Desai accept Medicare?
- Viren Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Viren Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Viren Desai's NPI (1568401636) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-02-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.