Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Sandhya Desai, MD
General Practice Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Carlsbad, CA
- NPI 1588688824
- Accepts Medicare
- 43 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
2176 Salk Ave
Carlsbad, CA 920087346
(760) 827-7250
fax (760) 827-7225 - Mailing address
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2201 Mission Ave
Oceanside, CA 920542328
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 12, 2009
- Year of graduation
- 1983 — 43 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208D00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A49458
- Medicaid
- CA #00A494580
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1588688824. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
631
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$73,733
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 302 | 139 | $136 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 94 | 66 | $96 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 78 | 78 | $138 | |
G0008 |
Administration of influenza virus vaccine | 55 | 55 | $33 | |
90662 |
Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | 54 | 54 | $72 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 36 | 33 | $191 | |
93005 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing | 12 | 12 | $7 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Carlsbad General Practice Physician, average services per provider: 90. This provider delivers 7.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$137
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk INC | 2 | $50.92 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 2 | $47.45 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 2 | $39.11 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,307
Patients
728
Total drug cost
$146,619
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 287 | 99 | $6,034 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 262 | 79 | $5,250 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 259 | 82 | $10,919 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 257 | 76 | $3,388 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 249 | 85 | $4,459 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 131 | 34 | $2,863 |
| Alendronate Sodium | Generic | 115 | 36 | $1,714 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 110 | 44 | $2,364 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 108 | 32 | $849 |
| Simvastatin | Generic | 102 | 32 | $1,779 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Sandhya Desai's medical specialty?
Dr. Sandhya Desai practices General Practice Physician in Carlsbad, CA.
Where does Dr. Sandhya Desai practice?
Dr. Sandhya Desai practices at 2176 Salk Ave, Carlsbad, CA 920087346. Office phone: 7608277250.
What is Dr. Sandhya Desai's NPI?
Dr. Sandhya Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588688824, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sandhya Desai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sandhya Desai accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sandhya Desai commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.