Desi Canals, MD
NPI 1851460695 · Family Medicine Physician · Mission, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Desi Canals, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Mission, TX (NPI 1851460695).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851460695
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L2166 (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
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
292 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 113 | $82 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 80 | $9 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 35 | $2 |
| Urine Microalbumin (protein) Analysis82044 | 20 | $6 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 19 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 13 | $51 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 86 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 231 | 74 |
| Metformin Hcl | 154 | 47 |
| Losartan Potassium | 149 | 41 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 142 | 41 |
| Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pfbrand: Shingrix | 128 | 100 |
| Omeprazole | 111 | 35 |
| Ibuprofen | 105 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$24 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-07
- Last updated
- 2011-02-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Desi Canals's NPI number?
- Desi Canals's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851460695, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Desi Canals's specialty?
- Desi Canals is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Desi Canals located?
- Desi Canals's practice location on file with NPPES is 1112 E Griffin Pkwy Ste a, Mission, TX 78572-2409.
- What is Desi Canals's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Desi Canals is (956) 584-0100.
- Does Desi Canals accept Medicare?
- Desi Canals is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Desi Canals's NPI active?
- Yes — Desi Canals's NPI (1851460695) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-02-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.