Vikas Desai, MD
NPI 1922069012 · Internal Medicine Physician · East Islip, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vikas Desai, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in East Islip, NY (NPI 1922069012).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922069012
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 25MA079458 (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
20 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
23,894 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 1,557 | $71 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,460 | $146 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 753 | $9 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 747 | $10 |
| 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 | 719 | $18 |
| Lactate Dehydrogenase (enzyme) Level |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 111 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 387 | 158 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 220 | 96 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 201 | 83 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 193 | 87 |
| Metformin Hcl | 170 | 81 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 169 | 77 |
| Alprazolam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$420 across 20 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
- 2006-03-29
- Last updated
- 2009-05-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vikas Desai's NPI number?
- Vikas Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922069012, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vikas Desai's specialty?
- Vikas Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vikas Desai located?
- Vikas Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 45 E Main St, East Islip, NY 11730-2502.
- What is Vikas Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vikas Desai is (631) 581-0737.
- Does Vikas Desai accept Medicare?
- Vikas Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vikas Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Vikas Desai's NPI (1922069012) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-05-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.