Nishu Desai, DPM
NPI 1982273983 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Newark, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nishu Desai, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Newark, NJ (NPI 1982273983).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982273983
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
237 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 107 | $42 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 2-4 Growths11056 | 96 | $76 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 34 | $86 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $42–$86 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$290 across 3 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
- 2021-06-23
- Last updated
- 2025-02-14
- Certified
- 2025-02-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nishu Desai's NPI number?
- Nishu Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982273983, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nishu Desai's specialty?
- Nishu Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Nishu Desai located?
- Nishu Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 111 Central Ave Dept Floord7, Newark, NJ 07102-1909.
- What is Nishu Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nishu Desai is (973) 877-5465.
- Does Nishu Desai accept Medicare?
- Nishu Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nishu Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Nishu Desai's NPI (1982273983) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.