Troy Desai, MD
NPI 1861727737 · Neurology Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Troy Desai, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1861727737).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861727737
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD440289 (PA)
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
16 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
246 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 | 46 | $165 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 45 | $164 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 37 | $120 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 36 | $46 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 35 | $88 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Baclofen | 199 | 51 |
| Gabapentin | 198 | 55 |
| Levetiracetam | 102 | 26 |
| Dalfampridinebrand: Dalfampridine Er | 66 | — |
| Ofatumumabbrand: Kesimpta Pen | 62 | — |
| Carbamazepinebrand: Carbamazepine Er | 50 | — |
| Modafinil | 47 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$7,605 across 19 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
- 2009-10-12
- Last updated
- 2020-09-30
- Certified
- 2020-09-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Troy Desai's NPI number?
- Troy Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861727737, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Troy Desai's specialty?
- Troy Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Troy Desai located?
- Troy Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 490 E North Ave Ste 500, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4765.
- What is Troy Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Troy Desai is (412) 359-8860.
- Does Troy Desai accept Medicare?
- Troy Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Troy Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Troy Desai's NPI (1861727737) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.