Kavita Desai, M.D.
NPI 1710013131 · Family Medicine Physician · Orange, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kavita Desai, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Orange, CA (NPI 1710013131).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710013131
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A50380 (CA)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
185 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 109 | $139 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 39 | $99 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 25 | $140 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 12 | $35 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $35–$140 (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 · 62 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 317 | 107 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 272 | 71 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 245 | 68 |
| Lisinopril | 221 | 70 |
| Losartan Potassium | 166 | 49 |
| Metformin Hcl | 165 | 50 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$833 across 39 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
- 2007-02-27
- Last updated
- 2016-05-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kavita Desai's NPI number?
- Kavita Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710013131, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kavita Desai's specialty?
- Kavita Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kavita Desai located?
- Kavita Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 1140 W La Veta Ave, Orange, CA 92868-4223.
- What is Kavita Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kavita Desai is (714) 547-5404.
- Does Kavita Desai accept Medicare?
- Kavita Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kavita Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Kavita Desai's NPI (1710013131) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-05-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.