Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Sohum Desai, M.D.
Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Neurological Surgery Physician · Harlingen, TX
- NPI 1700106721
- Accepts Medicare
- 16 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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2121 Pease St Ste 406
Harlingen, TX 785508338
(956) 389-4060 - Additional location
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6710 W Expressway 83 Ste 254
Harlingen, TX 785523624
(956) 244-1980 - Mailing address
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6710 W Expressway 83 Ste 254
Harlingen, TX 785523624
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2010 — 16 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 22, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 2010 — 16 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207T00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Texas #Q9799 · Texas #BP10038004
- Medicaid
- TX #367555501
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1700106721. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
137
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$19,650
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 39 | 37 | $125 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 33 | 33 | $105 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 28 | 25 | $87 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 14 | 14 | $160 | |
36224 |
Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist | 12 | 11 | $328 | |
36226 |
Insertion of tube into brain artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist | 11 | 11 | $247 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 22. This provider delivers 6.2× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,901
Transactions
27
Manufacturers
11
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 8 | $1,259.16 | |
| Imperative Care, Inc | 8 | $259.22 | |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 1 | $88.76 | |
| Penumbra, Inc. | 2 | $86.75 | |
| Integra LifeSciences Corporation | 2 | $51.29 | |
| Nico Corporation | 1 | $38.39 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 1 | $37.80 | |
| Baxter Healthcare | 1 | $25.89 | |
| Route 92 Medical, Inc. | 1 | $18.10 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 1 | $17.83 | |
| SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC. | 1 | $17.69 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
14
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$76
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | Generic | 14 | 0 | $76 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Sohum Desai's medical specialty?
Dr. Sohum Desai practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Harlingen, TX.
Where does Dr. Sohum Desai practice?
Dr. Sohum Desai practices at 2121 Pease St Ste 406, Harlingen, TX 785508338. Office phone: 9563894060.
What is Dr. Sohum Desai's NPI?
Dr. Sohum Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700106721, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sohum Desai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sohum Desai accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sohum Desai commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.