Quick answers
- Does Vikrambhai J. Desai accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vikrambhai J. 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 Vikrambhai J. Desai see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 266 Original Medicare patients and 626 services for Vikrambhai J. Desai. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vikrambhai J. Desai's NPI number?
- 1275932931. 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 Vikrambhai J. 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 | 266 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 626 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)261 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)145 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)121 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)65 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)19 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis67%
- Ischemic heart disease53%
- Heart failure49%
- Chronic kidney disease48%
Practice locations
Addresses where Vikrambhai J. Desai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1801 N Loop W, Suite 30Houston, TX 77008 (713) 802‑9781
- 915 Gessner Rd, Suite 100Houston, TX 77024 (713) 242‑2222
- 9250 Pinecroft DrShenandoah, TX 77380 (713) 897‑2307
- 9250 Pinecroft Dr, Suite N2603Shenandoah, TX 77380 (713) 897‑5830
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vikrambhai J. Desai as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Memorial Hermann Medical Group762 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hospitalistprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other hospitalists in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Memorial Hermann Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275932931 |
| 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