Sunit Desai, M.D.
NPI 1861496457 · Internal Medicine Physician · Union Beach, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sunit Desai, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Union Beach, NJ (NPI 1861496457).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861496457
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA07780100 (NJ)
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
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
5,202 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 Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 2,129 | $112 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 848 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 587 | $133 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 237 | $77 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 226 | $178 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 153 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 471 | 117 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 442 | 117 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 420 | 55 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 355 | 78 |
| Metformin Hcl | 288 | 69 |
| Furosemide | 248 | 56 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$230 across 14 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 (1)
- 1270 Highway 35Middletown, NJ 07748-2014Phone: (732) 615-3900Fax: (732) 615-0865
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-10
- Last updated
- 2018-12-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sunit Desai's NPI number?
- Sunit Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861496457, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sunit Desai's specialty?
- Sunit Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sunit Desai located?
- Sunit Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 809 Highway 36 Ste 101, Union Beach, NJ 07735-3366.
- What is Sunit Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sunit Desai is (973) 206-9340.
- Does Sunit Desai accept Medicare?
- Sunit Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sunit Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Sunit Desai's NPI (1861496457) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-12-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.