Smita Desai, D.O.
NPI 1659339745 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Smita Desai, D.O. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1659339745).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659339745
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 20A9425 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 154 | 67 |
| Prednisone | 125 | 47 |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Wixela Inhub | 120 | 52 |
| Tiotropium Bromidebrand: Spiriva Respimat | 108 | 37 |
| Azithromycin | 89 | 39 |
| Valganciclovir Hcl | 64 | — |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-01
- Last updated
- 2021-11-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Smita Desai's NPI number?
- Smita Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659339745, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Smita Desai's specialty?
- Smita Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Smita Desai located?
- Smita Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103-9000.
- What is Smita Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Smita Desai is (619) 543-7300.
- Does Smita Desai accept Medicare?
- Smita Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Smita Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Smita Desai's NPI (1659339745) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.