Ruchi Desai, MD
NPI 1710307517 · Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician · Richmond, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruchi Desai, MD is a Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Richmond, VA (NPI 1710307517).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710307517
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hematology (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101269647 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 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
359 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 | 73 | $93 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 71 | $114 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 48 | $139 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 42 | $93 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 40 | $135 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'S |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxyurea | 36 | 12 |
| Avapritinibbrand: Ayvakit | 29 | — |
| Acalabrutinib Maleatebrand: Calquence | 24 | — |
| Enasidenib Mesylatebrand: Idhifa | 13 | — |
| Cromolyn Sodium | 11 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 11 | — |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 11 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,015 across 9 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
- 2014-04-18
- Last updated
- 2020-09-03
- Certified
- 2020-09-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruchi Desai's NPI number?
- Ruchi Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710307517, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruchi Desai's specialty?
- Ruchi Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ruchi Desai located?
- Ruchi Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 1300 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23298-5028.
- What is Ruchi Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruchi Desai is (804) 828-9690.
- Does Ruchi Desai accept Medicare?
- Ruchi Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruchi Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruchi Desai's NPI (1710307517) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.