Kirtida Desai, M.D.
NPI 1578505715 · Psychiatry Physician · Whitfield, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kirtida Desai, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Whitfield, MS (NPI 1578505715).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578505715
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 15414 (MS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 46 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Haloperidol | 118 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 99 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 94 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 91 |
| Clozapine | 85 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 81 |
| Haloperidol Decanoate | 78 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 72 |
| Omeprazole | 62 |
| Lorazepam | 61 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$659 across 31 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
- 2006-06-12
- Last updated
- 2026-02-18
- Certified
- 2026-02-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kirtida Desai's NPI number?
- Kirtida Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578505715, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kirtida Desai's specialty?
- Kirtida Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kirtida Desai located?
- Kirtida Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 3550 Highway 468 West, Whitfield, MS 39193-0157.
- What is Kirtida Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kirtida Desai is (601) 351-8000.
- Does Kirtida Desai accept Medicare?
- Kirtida Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kirtida Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Kirtida Desai's NPI (1578505715) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.