What is Amit Desai's NPI number?

Amit Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609196179, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.

What is Amit Desai's specialty?

Amit Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).

Where is Amit Desai located?

Amit Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 8230 Walnut Hill Ln Ste 610, Dallas, TX 75231-4408.

What is Amit Desai's phone number?

The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Amit Desai is (212) 305-1909.

Does Amit Desai accept Medicare?

Amit Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.

Is Amit Desai's NPI active?

Yes — Amit Desai's NPI (1609196179) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-10-12.

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Amit Desai, M.D.

NPI 1609196179 · Gastroenterology Physician · Dallas, TX

Amit Desai, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Dallas, TX (NPI 1609196179).

Provider details

NPI number: 1609196179
Entity type: Individual
Primary specialty: Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Credential: M.D.
Sex: Male
Sole proprietor: No
License: L-244059 (MA)

Practice location

8230 Walnut Hill Ln Ste 610

Dallas, TX 75231-4408

Phone: (212) 305-1909

Fax: (972) 586-2396

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Mailing address

Po Box 35629

Dallas, TX 75235-0629

Specialties & taxonomies

Gastroenterology PhysicianPrimary207RG0100XLicense 269060 (NY)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Internal Medicine Physician207R00000XLicense L-244059 (MA)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Internal Medicine Physician207R00000XLicense 269060 (NY)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)

Profile Score

Established profile(74/100 index)

A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.

Registry tenure25% of score
16 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
549 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 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)
Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214	111	$119
Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380	98	$83
Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239	95	$65
Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385	76	$234
New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204	61	$159

What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.

Drug	Part D claims (2024)	Beneficiaries
Pantoprazole Sodium	169	59
Omeprazole	101	40
Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Acbrand: Clenpiq	37	36
Lipase/Protease/Amylasebrand: Creon	34	—
Cholestyramine (with Sugar)brand: Cholestyramine	33	14
Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulfbrand: Sutab	26	26
Linaclotide

Transparency — industry payments

Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.

$2,912 across 117 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.

Enumerated: 2010-06-08
Last updated: 2021-10-12
Certified: 2021-10-12

Frequently asked questions

What is Amit Desai's NPI number?: Amit Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609196179, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
What is Amit Desai's specialty?: Amit Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
Where is Amit Desai located?: Amit Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 8230 Walnut Hill Ln Ste 610, Dallas, TX 75231-4408.
What is Amit Desai's phone number?: The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Amit Desai is (212) 305-1909.
Does Amit Desai accept Medicare?: Amit Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
Is Amit Desai's NPI active?: Yes — Amit Desai's NPI (1609196179) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-10-12.

Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.

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	111	$119
Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380	98	$83
Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239	95	$65
Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385	76	$234
New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204	61	$159

What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.

Drug	Part D claims (2024)	Beneficiaries
Pantoprazole Sodium	169	59
Omeprazole	101	40
Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Acbrand: Clenpiq	37	36
Lipase/Protease/Amylasebrand: Creon	34	—
Cholestyramine (with Sugar)brand: Cholestyramine	33	14
Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulfbrand: Sutab	26	26
Linaclotide

Transparency — industry payments

Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.

$2,912 across 117 records (Open Payments 2024)

Provider details

Practice location

Mailing address

Specialties & taxonomies

Profile Score

What this provider does (Medicare)

What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)

Transparency — industry payments

Registry dates

Frequently asked questions

Specialties & taxonomies

Frequently asked questions

Profile Score

What this provider does (Medicare)

What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)

Transparency — industry payments