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Dr. Kuntal Desai, MD
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Birmingham, AL
- NPI 1538655022
- Accepts Medicare
- 10 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
625 19Th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35249
(334) 875-4184
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2018 — 8 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 31, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2016 — 10 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Alabama #42872
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538655022. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
732
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$76,443
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 329 | 146 | $74 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 144 | 137 | $106 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 127 | 68 | $112 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 70 | 66 | $160 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 49 | 15 | $201 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 13 | 12 | $117 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 44 peers in this city , average services per provider: 107. This provider delivers 6.8× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
187
Patients
168
Total drug cost
$2,682
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levofloxacin | Generic | 46 | 46 | $448 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 40 | 33 | $1,077 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 22 | 21 | $98 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 21 | 21 | $159 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 18 | 18 | $55 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 17 | 17 | $66 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 12 | 12 | $63 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 11 | 0 | $716 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Kuntal Desai's medical specialty?
Dr. Kuntal Desai practices Hospitalist Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. Kuntal Desai practice?
Dr. Kuntal Desai practices at 625 19Th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35249. Office phone: 3348754184.
What is Dr. Kuntal Desai's NPI?
Dr. Kuntal Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538655022, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kuntal Desai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kuntal Desai accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kuntal Desai commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.