Chetan Desai, MD
NPI 1982675526 · Gastroenterology Physician · St Petersburg, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chetan Desai, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in St Petersburg, FL (NPI 1982675526).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982675526
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME59176 (FL)
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
20 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
855 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 | 346 | $124 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 156 | $149 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 119 | $163 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 93 | $103 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 49 | $248 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-C | 522 | 504 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 349 | 126 |
| Omeprazole | 289 | 108 |
| Famotidine | 104 | 40 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 67 | 29 |
| Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Acbrand: Clenpiq | 58 | 56 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 52 | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$697 across 29 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
- 2006-01-31
- Last updated
- 2021-09-28
- Certified
- 2021-09-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chetan Desai's NPI number?
- Chetan Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982675526, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chetan Desai's specialty?
- Chetan Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chetan Desai located?
- Chetan Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 3901 66th St N, St Petersburg, FL 33709-4911.
- What is Chetan Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chetan Desai is (727) 345-5500.
- Does Chetan Desai accept Medicare?
- Chetan Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chetan Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Chetan Desai's NPI (1982675526) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-09-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.