Jinit Desai, MD, MPH
NPI 1972181485 · Psychiatry Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jinit Desai, MD, MPH is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1972181485).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972181485
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, MPH
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
3 documented practice locations
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clozapine | 127 | — |
| Aripiprazole | 58 | — |
| Trazodone Hcl | 48 | 11 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 45 | — |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 40 | — |
| Lurasidone Hcl | 29 | — |
| Divalproex Sodium | 26 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1501 Trousdale DrBurlingame, CA 94010-4506Phone: (650) 723-5511
- 725 Welch RdPalo Alto, CA 94304-1601Phone: (650) 723-5511
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-03-29
- Last updated
- 2024-06-06
- Certified
- 2024-06-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jinit Desai's NPI number?
- Jinit Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972181485, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jinit Desai's specialty?
- Jinit Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jinit Desai located?
- Jinit Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 150 Ucla Medical Plz, Los Angeles, CA 90024-8313.
- What is Jinit Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jinit Desai is (310) 825-9111.
- Does Jinit Desai accept Medicare?
- Jinit Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jinit Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Jinit Desai's NPI (1972181485) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-06-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.