Quick answers
- Does Elizabeth Finsness accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elizabeth Finsness 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 Elizabeth Finsness see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 424 Original Medicare patients and 3,256 services for Elizabeth Finsness. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Elizabeth Finsness's NPI number?
- 1649877101. 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 Elizabeth Finsness, 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 | 424 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,256 |
| Different services or procedures | 59 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)1,058 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)534 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)383 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)251 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)187 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure69%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Diabetes24%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Elizabeth Finsness is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2120 Ashland StHouston, TX 77008 (713) 864‑2659
- 3900 Junius St, Suite 145Dallas, TX 75246 (972) 386‑7546
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Elizabeth Finsness as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Alpesh D. Desai, DO, PA27 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Alpesh D. Desai, DO, PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2020 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1649877101 |
| 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