Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kishorkumar Desai, M.D.

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Rheumatology Physician · Hopkinsville, KY

  • NPI 1124005038
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1830 High St Ste A
Hopkinsville, KY 422401746
(270) 885-3876
fax (270) 885-6349
Mailing address
Po Box 4300
Hopkinsville, KY 422411148

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 1, 2018
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Kentucky #38463 · Tennessee #38325
Medicaid (2)
KY #64081128 · TN #4091796

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1124005038. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
242,136
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$1,560,273
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0717 Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) 229,800 68 $5
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg 6,660 68 $23
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 2,195 716 $83
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 1,410 131 $1
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 1,324 147 $13
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 314 181 $118
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 166 94 $63
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 125 125 $152
96365 Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less 99 13 $57
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 25 12 $8

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Hopkinsville Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 22,012. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$203
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 3 $64.08
Sandoz INC. 3 $61.90
Amgen INC. 2 $32.29
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 1 $30.49
Radius Health, INC. 1 $14.52

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$189
Education
$15

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,467
Patients
791
Total drug cost
$92,164
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 985 180 $26,504
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 737 161 $35,890
Prednisone Generic 496 138 $5,048
Leflunomide Generic 177 47 $11,138
Meloxicam Generic 155 43 $835
Alendronate Sodium Generic 127 25 $898
Leucovorin Calcium Generic 125 23 $904
Sulfasalazine Generic 119 30 $1,941
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 117 26 $2,106
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 89 28 $1,917

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Kishorkumar Desai's medical specialty?
Dr. Kishorkumar Desai practices Rheumatology Physician in Hopkinsville, KY.
Where does Dr. Kishorkumar Desai practice?
Dr. Kishorkumar Desai practices at 1830 High St Ste A, Hopkinsville, KY 422401746. Office phone: 2708853876.
What is Dr. Kishorkumar Desai's NPI?
Dr. Kishorkumar Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124005038, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kishorkumar Desai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kishorkumar Desai accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kishorkumar Desai commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (HCPCS J0717); Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J0897); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.