Sima Desai, M.D.
NPI 1689952798 · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sima Desai, M.D. is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1689952798).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689952798
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 125058731 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,558 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 1,123 | $76 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 248 | $114 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 107 | $168 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 67 | $112 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 13 | $79 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $76–$168 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methocarbamol | 24 | 24 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 23 | 21 |
| Gabapentin | 23 | 22 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 18 | 18 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 18 | 18 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 16 | 16 |
| Apixaban |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-07-25
- Last updated
- 2022-03-30
- Certified
- 2022-03-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sima Desai's NPI number?
- Sima Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689952798, 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 1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60612-3833.
- What is Sima Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sima Desai is (630) 440-2256.
- 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 (1689952798) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.