Nataraj Desai, MD
NPI 1851557201 · Hospitalist Physician · Casa Grande, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nataraj Desai, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Casa Grande, AZ (NPI 1851557201).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851557201
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- P0573 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 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
480 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 280 | $166 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 94 | $125 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 25 | $115 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 23 | $111 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 22 | $8 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 27 | 26 |
| Prednisone | 26 | 24 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 20 | 20 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 20 | 20 |
| Levofloxacin | 18 | 18 |
| Cefdinir | 17 | 16 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 13 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$96 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
- 2008-08-05
- Last updated
- 2021-11-17
- Certified
- 2021-11-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nataraj Desai's NPI number?
- Nataraj Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851557201, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nataraj Desai's specialty?
- Nataraj Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nataraj Desai located?
- Nataraj Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 1800 E Florence Blvd, Casa Grande, AZ 85122.
- What is Nataraj Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nataraj Desai is (520) 381-6460.
- Does Nataraj Desai accept Medicare?
- Nataraj Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nataraj Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Nataraj Desai's NPI (1851557201) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.