Nirav Desai, M.D.
NPI 1790911352 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Cardiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nirav Desai, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1790911352).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790911352
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A107922 (CA)
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
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 · 58 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 697 | 254 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 630 | 216 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 628 | 229 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 412 | 150 |
| Spironolactone | 406 | 156 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 404 | 134 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$452 across 5 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
- 2009-06-09
- Last updated
- 2021-11-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nirav Desai's NPI number?
- Nirav Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790911352, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nirav Desai's specialty?
- Nirav Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nirav Desai located?
- Nirav Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 3838 San Dimas St Ste B201, Bakersfield, CA 93301-1496.
- What is Nirav Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nirav Desai is (661) 321-3161.
- Does Nirav Desai accept Medicare?
- Nirav Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nirav Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Nirav Desai's NPI (1790911352) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.