Sandhya Desai, M.D.
NPI 1790703775 · Internal Medicine Physician · Wilkes Barre, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sandhya Desai, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Wilkes Barre, PA (NPI 1790703775).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790703775
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD417731 (PA)
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
1,683 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 | 347 | $113 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 236 | $98 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 205 | $113 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 155 | $123 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 126 | $78 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 10 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 87 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 315 | 81 |
| Alprazolam | 174 | 42 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 169 | 46 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 122 | 30 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 99 | 30 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 98 | 21 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$710 across 42 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
- 2006-07-17
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sandhya Desai's NPI number?
- Sandhya Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790703775, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sandhya Desai's specialty?
- Sandhya Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sandhya Desai located?
- Sandhya Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 1111 E End Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711-0030.
- What is Sandhya Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sandhya Desai is (570) 824-3521.
- Does Sandhya Desai accept Medicare?
- Sandhya Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sandhya Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Sandhya Desai's NPI (1790703775) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.