Vipul Desai, MD
NPI 1891960969 · Infectious Disease Physician · The Woodlands, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vipul Desai, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in The Woodlands, TX (NPI 1891960969).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891960969
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- P0971 (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
18 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
3,741 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, 1 Hour Or Less96365 | 2,027 | $57 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 620 | $119 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, Additional Sequential Infusion, 1 Hour Or Less96367 | 468 | $26 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 351 | $169 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis Concurrent With Another Infusion96368 | 218 | $18 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 98 | 49 |
| Cefdinir | 68 | 42 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 66 | 31 |
| Fluconazole | 59 | 33 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 48 | 27 |
| Azithromycin | 47 | 18 |
| Daptomycin | 45 | 13 |
| Meropenem | 34 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$13,811 across 181 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
- 2008-04-29
- Last updated
- 2014-02-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vipul Desai's NPI number?
- Vipul Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891960969, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vipul Desai's specialty?
- Vipul Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vipul Desai located?
- Vipul Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 1111 Medical Plaza Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380.
- What is Vipul Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vipul Desai is (281) 444-1303.
- Does Vipul Desai accept Medicare?
- Vipul Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vipul Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Vipul Desai's NPI (1891960969) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-02-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.