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 .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2121 Pease St Ste 406
Harlingen, TX 785508338
(956) 389-4060
Additional location
6710 W Expressway 83 Ste 254
Harlingen, TX 785523624
(956) 244-1980
Mailing address
6710 W Expressway 83 Ste 254
Harlingen, TX 785523624

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Travel and Lodging
$976
Food and Beverage
$925

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
14
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$76
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 14 0 $76

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
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.