Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Poonam Desai

Physical Therapist (CMS: Physical Therapist in Private Practice) · Elkridge, MD

  • NPI 1689026734
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8186 Lark Brown RD Ste 302
Elkridge, MD 210756435
(410) 730-3399
Mailing address
5008 Ilchester RD
Ellicott City, MD 210436828

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 26, 2022
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
225100000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Maryland #24829

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1689026734. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,285
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$105,460
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes 1,813 64 $22
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 1,157 60 $25
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes 873 59 $33
97035 Application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes 254 43 $11
G0283 Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care 149 34 $10
97162 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes 39 39 $106

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Elkridge Physical Therapist, average services per provider: 565. This provider delivers 7.6× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Poonam Desai's medical specialty?
Dr. Poonam Desai practices Physical Therapist in Elkridge, MD.
Where does Dr. Poonam Desai practice?
Dr. Poonam Desai practices at 8186 Lark Brown RD Ste 302, Elkridge, MD 210756435. Office phone: 4107303399.
What is Dr. Poonam Desai's NPI?
Dr. Poonam Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689026734, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Poonam Desai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Poonam Desai accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Poonam Desai commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Therapy procedure using manual technique (HCPCS 97140); Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility (HCPCS 97110); Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function (HCPCS 97112). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.