Aken Desai, MD
NPI 1639464639 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Aurora, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Cardiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Aken Desai, MD is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider in Aurora, CO (NPI 1639464639).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639464639
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- DR.0060268 (CO)
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
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,918 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 796 | $8 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 318 | $14 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 240 | $67 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 50 | $12 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Review By Physician93018 | 49 | $14 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 59 | 27 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 52 | 25 |
| Losartan Potassium | 45 | 20 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 40 | 19 |
| Ezetimibe | 40 | 13 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 31 | 12 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,481 across 37 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)
- 12605 E 16th AveAurora, CO 80045-2545Phone: (720) 848-0000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-06-17
- Last updated
- 2019-10-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Aken Desai's NPI number?
- Aken Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639464639, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Aken Desai's specialty?
- Aken Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Aken Desai located?
- Aken Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 12631 E 17th Ave Rm 7104, Aurora, CO 80045-2527.
- What is Aken Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Aken Desai is (303) 724-2105.
- Does Aken Desai accept Medicare?
- Aken Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Aken Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Aken Desai's NPI (1639464639) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.