Minesh Desai, DO
NPI 1952600637 · Internal Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Minesh Desai, DO is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1952600637).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952600637
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- Q0037 (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
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
553 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 302 | $128 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 99 | $129 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 64 | $177 |
| 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 | 55 | $16 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 18 | $13 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 178 | 56 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 128 | 38 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 55 | 17 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 52 | 31 |
| Lisinopril | 38 | 12 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 35 | 12 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2727 W Holcombe BlvdHouston, TX 77025-1669Phone: (713) 442-0000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-03-21
- Last updated
- 2025-02-25
- Certified
- 2025-02-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Minesh Desai's NPI number?
- Minesh Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952600637, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Minesh Desai's specialty?
- Minesh Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Minesh Desai located?
- Minesh Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 18220 State Highway 249 Ste 400, Houston, TX 77070-4349.
- What is Minesh Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Minesh Desai is (281) 737-0570.
- Does Minesh Desai accept Medicare?
- Minesh Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Minesh Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Minesh Desai's NPI (1952600637) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.