Quick answers
- Does Nisha S. Desai accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nisha S. Desai accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Nisha S. Desai see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 434 Original Medicare patients and 1,939 services for Nisha S. Desai. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nisha S. Desai's NPI number?
- 1265605984. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Nisha S. Desai, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 434 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,939 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)388 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)367 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)206 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)141 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)106 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol66%
- High blood pressure48%
- Arthritis36%
- Osteoporosis21%
- Anxiety17%
- Depression16%
Practice locations
Addresses where Nisha S. Desai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2525 NW Lovejoy St, Suite 400Portland, OR 97210 (503) 223‑1933
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nisha S. Desai as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- NW Dermatology and Research Center LLC7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Portland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Portland, OR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in NW Dermatology and Research Center LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1265605984 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians