Richard Desi
NPI 1942463542 · Gastroenterology Physician · Baltimore, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Desi is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Baltimore, MD (NPI 1942463542).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942463542
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D0067726 (MD)
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
17 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
1,093 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 240 | $116 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 171 | $95 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 145 | $259 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 128 | $129 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45378 | 92 | $186 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 344 | 333 |
| Omeprazole | 208 | 66 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 101 | 30 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 90 | 20 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 79 | 22 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 54 | 52 |
| Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulf |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,821 across 95 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
- 2008-07-03
- Last updated
- 2008-07-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Desi's NPI number?
- Richard Desi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942463542, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Desi's specialty?
- Richard Desi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Desi located?
- Richard Desi's practice location on file with NPPES is 301 St Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202.
- What is Richard Desi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Desi is (410) 332-9356.
- Does Richard Desi accept Medicare?
- Richard Desi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Desi's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Desi's NPI (1942463542) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-07-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.