Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Akash Desai, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · San Diego, CA
- NPI 1609372523
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 86.3 / 100 · 2023
- 8 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 4 locations .
- Primary practice
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6655 Alvarado RD
San Diego, CA 921205208
(800) 926-8273 - Additional location
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200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 921039000 - Additional location
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9300 Campus Point Dr
La Jolla, CA 920371300 - Additional location
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1468 Madison Ave # 1149
New York, NY 100296508
(212) 824-8069 - Mailing address
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File 57326
Los Angeles, CA 900747326
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Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2018 — 8 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 5, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2018 — 8 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207P00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A176775
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609372523. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
255
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$31,011
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99285 |
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | 111 | 109 | $186 | |
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 40 | 39 | $9 | |
93308 |
Ultrasound of heart, follow-up | 36 | 35 | $28 | |
99284 |
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | 29 | 29 | $127 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 21 | 21 | $227 | |
76604 |
Ultrasound scan of chest | 18 | 18 | $30 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 130 peers in San Diego Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 67. This provider delivers 3.8× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
52
Patients
51
Total drug cost
$417
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | Generic | 15 | 15 | $75 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 13 | 13 | $134 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 12 | 11 | $120 |
| Ibuprofen | Generic | 12 | 12 | $88 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Akash Desai's medical specialty?
Dr. Akash Desai practices Emergency Medicine Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Akash Desai practice?
Dr. Akash Desai practices at 6655 Alvarado RD, San Diego, CA 921205208. Office phone: 8009268273.
What is Dr. Akash Desai's NPI?
Dr. Akash Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609372523, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Akash Desai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Akash Desai accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Akash Desai commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Ultrasound of heart, follow-up (HCPCS 93308). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.