Ruchik Desai, MD
NPI 1710975255 · Dermatology Physician · Portage, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (mds) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruchik Desai, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Portage, IN (NPI 1710975255).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710975255
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01057862A (IN)
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
20 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
4,546 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 751 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 657 | $84 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Placement of Radiation Therapy FieldsG6001 | 503 | $163 |
| Obtaining Data Needed to Develop the Optimal Radiation Treatment, 1 Treatment Area77280 | 472 | $244 |
| Superficial And/Or Low Voltage Radiation Treatment Delivery77401 | 459 | $37 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 335 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 62 | 45 |
| Ketoconazole | 53 | 32 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 42 | 28 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 39 | 21 |
| Cephalexin | 30 | 28 |
| Dupilumabbrand: Dupixent Pen | 16 | — |
| Prednisone | 15 | — |
| Fluocinonide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,458 across 63 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
- 2005-10-10
- Last updated
- 2014-09-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruchik Desai's NPI number?
- Ruchik Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710975255, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruchik Desai's specialty?
- Ruchik Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ruchik Desai located?
- Ruchik Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 3190 Lancer St, Portage, IN 46368-4408.
- What is Ruchik Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruchik Desai is (219) 764-3600.
- Does Ruchik Desai accept Medicare?
- Ruchik Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruchik Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruchik Desai's NPI (1710975255) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-09-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.