Ulka Desai, M.D.
NPI 1841481025 · Nephrology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ulka Desai, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1841481025).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841481025
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- N8502 (TX)
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
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,062 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 | 1,410 | $82 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 379 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 366 | $134 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 221 | $136 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 209 | $364 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 39 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 119 | 48 |
| Allopurinol | 104 | 35 |
| Losartan Potassium | 90 | 41 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 86 | 23 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 63 | 26 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 60 | 24 |
| Calcitriol | 55 | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$599 across 31 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 10425 Huffmeister Rd Ste 250Houston, TX 77065-3430Phone: (281) 866-9995Fax: (281) 866-7212
- 13325 Hargrave Rd Ste 265Houston, TX 77070-1190Phone: (281) 866-9995Fax: (281) 866-7212
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-08-05
- Last updated
- 2025-04-09
- Certified
- 2025-04-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ulka Desai's NPI number?
- Ulka Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841481025, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ulka Desai's specialty?
- Ulka Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ulka Desai located?
- Ulka Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 1700 Romano Park Ln, Houston, TX 77090-2349.
- What is Ulka Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ulka Desai is (281) 866-9995.
- Does Ulka Desai accept Medicare?
- Ulka Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ulka Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Ulka Desai's NPI (1841481025) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.