Harshal Desai, M.D.
NPI 1578097622 · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Harshal Desai, M.D. is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1578097622).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578097622
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramStudent, Health Care
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
820 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 | 272 | $126 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 177 | $116 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 140 | $75 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 75 | $163 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 43 | $169 |
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older) |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 44 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 185 | 87 |
| Losartan Potassium | 165 | 71 |
| Allopurinol | 145 | 58 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 127 | 45 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 111 | 49 |
| Lisinopril | 90 | 36 |
| Finerenonebrand: Kerendia | 78 | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,229 across 82 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)
- 4700 Waters AveInternal Medicine Residency ProgramSavannah, GA 31404-6220Phone: (912) 350-7573
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-04-16
- Last updated
- 2020-05-20
- Certified
- 2020-05-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Harshal Desai's NPI number?
- Harshal Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578097622, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Harshal Desai's specialty?
- Harshal Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (Student, Health Care).
- Where is Harshal Desai located?
- Harshal Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 6431 Fannin St Ste Msb 5134, Houston, TX 77030-1501.
- What is Harshal Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Harshal Desai is (713) 500-6868.
- Does Harshal Desai accept Medicare?
- Harshal Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Harshal Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Harshal Desai's NPI (1578097622) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-05-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.