Sandhya Desai, MD
NPI 1588688824 · General Practice Physician · Carlsbad, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sandhya Desai, MD is a General Practice Physician provider in Carlsbad, CA (NPI 1588688824).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588688824
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A49458 (CA)
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
19 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
1,348 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 479 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 392 | $136 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 197 | $97 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 123 | $139 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 52 | $16 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus Vaccine |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 75 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 282 | 90 |
| Losartan Potassium | 237 | 78 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 202 | 69 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 192 | 62 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 175 | 58 |
| Simvastatin | 90 | 23 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$137 across 6 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
- 2006-07-27
- Last updated
- 2009-06-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sandhya Desai's NPI number?
- Sandhya Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588688824, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sandhya Desai's specialty?
- Sandhya Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sandhya Desai located?
- Sandhya Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 2176 Salk Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008-7346.
- What is Sandhya Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sandhya Desai is (760) 827-7250.
- Does Sandhya Desai accept Medicare?
- Sandhya Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sandhya Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Sandhya Desai's NPI (1588688824) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-06-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.