Tejas Desai, D.O.
NPI 1902981533 · Dermatology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tejas Desai, D.O. is a Dermatology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1902981533).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1902981533
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 20A8958 (CA)
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
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
16,282 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Placement of Radiation Therapy FieldsG6001 | 2,963 | $174 |
| Innovamatrix Ac, Per Square CentimeterA2001 | 2,793 | $1,193 |
| Obtaining Data Needed to Develop the Optimal Radiation Treatment, 1 Treatment Area77280 | 2,786 | $259 |
| Superficial And/Or Low Voltage Radiation Treatment Delivery77401 | 2,697 | $40 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 904 | $92 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 693 | $7 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 570 | 508 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 279 | 238 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 108 | 79 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 90 | 61 |
| Ketoconazole | 87 | 57 |
| Dupilumabbrand: Dupixent Pen | 62 | 14 |
| Mupirocin | 59 | 46 |
| Silver Sulfadiazinebrand: Ssd |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$957 across 40 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
- 2006-10-25
- Last updated
- 2020-10-02
- Certified
- 2020-10-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tejas Desai's NPI number?
- Tejas Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902981533, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tejas Desai's specialty?
- Tejas Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tejas Desai located?
- Tejas Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 2120 Ashland St, Houston, TX 77008-2418.
- What is Tejas Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tejas Desai is (713) 864-2659.
- Does Tejas Desai accept Medicare?
- Tejas Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tejas Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Tejas Desai's NPI (1902981533) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.