Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nikita Desai, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist (CMS: Physical Therapist in Private Practice) · Foothill Ranch, CA

  • NPI 1285085944
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
26672 Portola Pkwy Ste 116
Foothill Ranch, CA 926101773
(800) 788-5753
Additional location
2492 Walnut Ave, # 140
Tustin, CA 927806953
(714) 544-2188
Mailing address
19 Las Balas
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 926884124

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 14, 2024
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
225100000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #291498

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1285085944. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
789
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$24,112
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes 304 45 $22
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities 180 33 $38
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes 168 25 $31
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 115 29 $27
97161 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes 22 21 $99

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 244. This provider delivers 3.2× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Nikita Desai's medical specialty?
Dr. Nikita Desai practices Physical Therapist in Foothill Ranch, CA.
Where does Dr. Nikita Desai practice?
Dr. Nikita Desai practices at 26672 Portola Pkwy Ste 116, Foothill Ranch, CA 926101773. Office phone: 8007885753.
What is Dr. Nikita Desai's NPI?
Dr. Nikita Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285085944, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nikita Desai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nikita Desai accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nikita Desai commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Therapy procedure using manual technique (HCPCS 97140); Therapy procedure using functional activities (HCPCS 97530); Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function (HCPCS 97112). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.