Rishin Desai, D.M.D.
NPI 1659479046 · Periodontics · Narberth, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Oral Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rishin Desai, D.M.D. is a Periodontics provider in Narberth, PA (NPI 1659479046).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659479046
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PeriodonticsDental Providers
- Credential
- D.M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- DSO37236 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 121 | 88 |
| Amoxicillin | 93 | 74 |
| Ibuprofen | 87 | 71 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 75 | 57 |
| Azithromycin | 30 | 22 |
| Tramadol Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen | 12 | — |
| Lidocaine Hclbrand: Lidocaine Hcl Viscous | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$192 across 8 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
- 2006-09-20
- Last updated
- 2011-04-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rishin Desai's NPI number?
- Rishin Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659479046, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rishin Desai's specialty?
- Rishin Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Periodontics (Dental Providers).
- Where is Rishin Desai located?
- Rishin Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 814 Montgomery Ave, Narberth, PA 19072-1928.
- What is Rishin Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rishin Desai is (610) 747-0877.
- Does Rishin Desai accept Medicare?
- Rishin Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rishin Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Rishin Desai's NPI (1659479046) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-04-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.