Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Pooja Desai, OT

Hand Occupational Therapist (CMS: Occupational Therapist in Private Practice) · Occupational Therapist · Gastonia, NC

  • NPI 1487293171
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
436 E Long Ave Ste 1
Gastonia, NC 280542543
(704) 850-9099
fax (980) 247-4004

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2019 — 7 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 11, 2024
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
225XH1200X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #5495

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487293171. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
389
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$9,041
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 168 22 $24
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities 79 16 $35
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes 78 18 $21
97035 Application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes 64 18 $11

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 97. This provider delivers 4.0× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Pooja Desai's medical specialty?
Dr. Pooja Desai practices Hand Occupational Therapist in Gastonia, NC.
Where does Dr. Pooja Desai practice?
Dr. Pooja Desai practices at 436 E Long Ave Ste 1, Gastonia, NC 280542543. Office phone: 7048509099.
What is Dr. Pooja Desai's NPI?
Dr. Pooja Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487293171, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Pooja Desai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Pooja Desai accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Pooja Desai commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility (HCPCS 97110); Therapy procedure using functional activities (HCPCS 97530); Therapy procedure using manual technique (HCPCS 97140). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.