Sima Desai, MD
NPI 1639584055 · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician · Charlotte, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sima Desai, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider in Charlotte, NC (NPI 1639584055).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639584055
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2019-01106 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Brain Injury Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician2081P0301XLicense 2019-01106 (NC)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
507 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 388 | $76 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 40 | $167 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 30 | $126 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 27 | $110 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 22 | $114 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $76–$167 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Baclofen | 44 | 14 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 29 | 19 |
| Gabapentin | 20 | 13 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 18 | 16 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 17 | 12 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 15 | — |
| Amantadine Hclbrand: Amantadine | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,180 across 2 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 (3)
- 275 Beatty DrBelmont, NC 28012-2715Phone: (704) 355-9330
- 10648 Park RdCharlotte, NC 28210-8407Phone: (704) 355-9330
- 487 Lake Concord Rd NeConcord, NC 28025-2934Phone: (704) 403-0300
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-06-24
- Last updated
- 2024-07-15
- Certified
- 2022-04-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sima Desai's NPI number?
- Sima Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639584055, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sima Desai's specialty?
- Sima Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sima Desai located?
- Sima Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 1100 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203-5814.
- What is Sima Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sima Desai is (704) 355-9330.
- Does Sima Desai accept Medicare?
- Sima Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sima Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Sima Desai's NPI (1639584055) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.