Shailesh Desai, MD
NPI 1760445423 · Family Medicine Physician · Primghar, IA
Shailesh Desai, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Primghar, IA (NPI 1760445423).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1760445423
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 31556 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 53 | 14 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 53 | 15 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 49 | — |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 39 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 35 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 33 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$57 across 3 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
- 2006-04-11
- Last updated
- 2007-10-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shailesh Desai's NPI number?
- Shailesh Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760445423, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shailesh Desai's specialty?
- Shailesh Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shailesh Desai located?
- Shailesh Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 240 North Rerick Ave, Primghar, IA 51245.
- What is Shailesh Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shailesh Desai is (712) 957-2310.
- Is Shailesh Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Shailesh Desai's NPI (1760445423) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-10-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.