Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sheetal Desai, MD

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Orange, CA

  • NPI 1699966861
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 91.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
101 the City Dr S
Orange, CA 928683201
(714) 456-8068
fax (714) 456-3765
Mailing address
Po Box 54509
Los Angeles, CA 900540509

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 2, 2013
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A87736

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1699966861. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
160
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$26,803
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 72 42 $151
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 67 50 $195
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 21 18 $137

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Orange Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 73. This provider delivers 2.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$78,518
Transactions
60
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 13 $23,913.20
Aurinia Pharma U.S., INC. 16 $17,260.90
Janssen Biotech, INC. 16 $14,465.52
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 12 $14,068.49
AstraZeneca Uk Limited 1 $8,592.00
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $134.44
Genzyme Corporation 1 $83.71

By nature of payment

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$42,463
Consulting Fee
$23,780
Travel and Lodging
$10,986
Food and Beverage
$1,235
Education
$55

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
437
Patients
52
Total drug cost
$229,769
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 86 25 $4,664
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 68 14 $2,821
Gabapentin Generic 53 13 $1,558
Mycophenolate Mofetil Generic 40 0 $4,982
Prednisone Generic 33 0 $315
Azathioprine Generic 30 0 $1,679
Meloxicam Generic 21 0 $81
Celecoxib Generic 16 0 $1,073
Benlysta (Belimumab) Brand 15 0 $56,700
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 14 0 $568

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Sheetal Desai's medical specialty?
Dr. Sheetal Desai practices Rheumatology Physician in Orange, CA.
Where does Dr. Sheetal Desai practice?
Dr. Sheetal Desai practices at 101 the City Dr S, Orange, CA 928683201. Office phone: 7144568068.
What is Dr. Sheetal Desai's NPI?
Dr. Sheetal Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699966861, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sheetal Desai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sheetal Desai accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sheetal Desai commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.