Anant Desai, MD
NPI 1871500389 · Nephrology Physician · Granada Hills, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Anant Desai, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Granada Hills, CA (NPI 1871500389).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871500389
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A72186 (CA)
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
5,607 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, Each Additional 20 Minutes99458 | 1,322 | $43 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 1,050 | $123 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 899 | $54 |
| 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 | 516 | $17 |
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days99454 | 431 | $56 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Finerenonebrand: Kerendia | 249 | 46 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 139 | 47 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 109 | 38 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 89 | 28 |
| Losartan Potassium | 73 | 27 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 71 | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,751 across 79 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
- 2006-08-01
- Last updated
- 2014-01-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Anant Desai's NPI number?
- Anant Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871500389, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Anant Desai's specialty?
- Anant Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Anant Desai located?
- Anant Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 10605 Balboa Blvd, Granada Hills, CA 91344-6342.
- What is Anant Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Anant Desai is (818) 366-4626.
- Does Anant Desai accept Medicare?
- Anant Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Anant Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Anant Desai's NPI (1871500389) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-01-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.