Nima Desai, M.D.
NPI 1740422807 · Hospitalist Physician · Phoenix, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nima Desai, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Phoenix, AZ (NPI 1740422807).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740422807
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 59705 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$23 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 225 E Chicago AveChicago, IL 60611-2605Phone: (312) 227-4000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-04-03
- Last updated
- 2026-04-02
- Certified
- 2026-04-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nima Desai's NPI number?
- Nima Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740422807, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nima Desai's specialty?
- Nima Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nima Desai located?
- Nima Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 1919 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016-7710.
- What is Nima Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nima Desai is (602) 933-0777.
- Does Nima Desai accept Medicare?
- Nima Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nima Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Nima Desai's NPI (1740422807) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.