Samit Desai, M.D.
NPI 1730103789 · Infectious Disease Physician · Hackensack, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samit Desai, M.D. is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Hackensack, NJ (NPI 1730103789).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730103789
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA08081400 (NJ)
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
1,783 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 934 | $87 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 345 | $131 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 212 | $145 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 131 | $193 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 91 | $55 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Emtricitab/Rilpiviri/Tenof Alabrand: Odefsey | 73 | — |
| Dolutegravir/Rilpivirinebrand: Juluca | 61 | — |
| Dolutegravir Sodium/Lamivudinebrand: Dovato | 61 | — |
| Fostemsavir Tromethaminebrand: Rukobia | 49 | — |
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 48 | — |
| Dolutegravir Sodiumbrand: Tivicay | 43 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$509 across 14 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
- 2006-07-26
- Last updated
- 2012-08-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samit Desai's NPI number?
- Samit Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730103789, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samit Desai's specialty?
- Samit Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samit Desai located?
- Samit Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 20 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601-1997.
- What is Samit Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samit Desai is (201) 487-4088.
- Does Samit Desai accept Medicare?
- Samit Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samit Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Samit Desai's NPI (1730103789) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-08-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.