Samir Desai, MD
NPI 1952417644 · Infectious Disease Physician · Shawnee, KS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samir Desai, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Shawnee, KS (NPI 1952417644).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952417644
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 04249382 (KS)
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
2,291 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 1,539 | $104 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 377 | $152 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 163 | $69 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 106 | $160 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 90 | $113 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 150 | 48 |
| Daptomycin | 104 | 27 |
| Ertapenem Sodiumbrand: Ertapenem | 104 | 27 |
| Cefazolin Sodium | 62 | 14 |
| Amoxicillin | 57 | 26 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 56 | 31 |
| Cefepime Hcl | 45 | 14 |
| Cefdinir | 38 | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$214 across 4 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
- 2006-08-22
- Last updated
- 2018-04-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samir Desai's NPI number?
- Samir Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952417644, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samir Desai's specialty?
- Samir Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samir Desai located?
- Samir Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 7255 Renner Rd, Shawnee, KS 66217-3043.
- What is Samir Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samir Desai is (913) 631-0405.
- Does Samir Desai accept Medicare?
- Samir Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samir Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Samir Desai's NPI (1952417644) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-04-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.