RAKESH J. DESAI M.D.
NPI 1003897430
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Houston, TX
About Rakesh J. Desai M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
RAKESH J. DESAI M.D. (NPI 1003897430) is an individual psychiatry provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (J1599) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Bay City, and is a graduate of Other (1986).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Secondary Practice Location 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Rakesh J. Desai M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77024 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 15
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS
Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.
What is Rakesh Desai's NPI number?
The NPI number for Rakesh Desai is 1003897430. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 11, 2005.
Where is Rakesh Desai located?
Rakesh Desai practices at 820 Gessner Rd #750, Houston, TX 77024. The listed phone number is (713) 973-1007.
What is Rakesh Desai's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.
Is Rakesh Desai enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Rakesh Desai is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
What insurance does Rakesh Desai accept?
Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer list Rakesh Desai as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Rakesh Desai was last updated on January 6, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
