Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Pooja Desai

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Newark, NJ

  • NPI 1467815209
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 98.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
201 Lyons Ave
Newark, NJ 071122027
(800) 843-2384

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 15, 2022
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #036149598

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1467815209. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
622
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$118,094
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 365 354 $183
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 197 194 $221
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 60 60 $126

In context: peer comparison

Among 52 peers in Newark Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 78. This provider delivers 8.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$290
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbott Laboratories 1 $147.15
Astellas Pharma US INC 2 $125.17
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $17.82

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$191
Education
$99

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
16
Patients
16
Total drug cost
$199
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cephalexin Generic 16 16 $199

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Pooja Desai's medical specialty?
Dr. Pooja Desai practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Newark, NJ.
Where does Dr. Pooja Desai practice?
Dr. Pooja Desai practices at 201 Lyons Ave, Newark, NJ 071122027. Office phone: 8008432384.
What is Dr. Pooja Desai's NPI?
Dr. Pooja Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467815209, 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: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.