RAKESH J. DESAI M.D.
NPI 1003897430
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Houston, TX

Q: 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.

Q: What is Rakesh Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rakesh Desai was last updated on January 6, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since November 11, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

820 GESSNER RD, #750, HOUSTON, TX 77024(713) 973-1007(713) 973-0104 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 6, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 6, 2022, Dec 20, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

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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

NPI1003897430

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X

Provider Legal NameRAKESH J. DESAICredential: M.D.

Location Address820 GESSNER RD, #750Houston, TX 77024-4278

Mailing Address820 Gessner Rd, #750Houston, TX 77024-4278 · (713) 973-1007 · Fax (713) 973-0104

Phone(713) 973-1007

Fax(713) 973-0104

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1986

Enumeration DateNovember 11, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 6, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 6, 2022

✔ NPI 1003897430 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2084P0800X

License✔ Licensed in TX · J1599

Definition

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.

820 GESSNER RD, Houston, TX 77024

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11700 Golden AveBay City, TX 77414-3122 · Phone (979) 245-2008

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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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.

PECOS PAC ID5193772010

PECOS Enrollment IDI20050404000325

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Rakesh Desai reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Matagorda Episcopal Health Outreach Program

47 mi

Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)

2112 REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE SUITE 1315
Wharton, TX 77488

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
29 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1144831835 (979) 245-2008

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

New Patient

$176.98 typical visit price

range $58.24 – $176.98

Typical copayment $44.24 (range $14.56 – $44.24)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$72.62 typical visit price

range $18.60 – $143.93

Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

DR. KARYN DESA HALL PH.D.

Psychologist (Clinical)

820 GESSNER RD, SUITE 750
HOUSTON, TX 77024

Harris County (713) 973-2800

AMY VLACHAKIS DDS

Dentist (General Practice)

820 GESSNER RD, STE 1560
HOUSTON, TX 77024

Harris County (281) 974-4494

DANIELA M. WHITE M.D.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

820 GESSNER RD, #750
HOUSTON, TX 77024

Harris County (713) 973-1007

AMYMORAN DDS, PC

Dentist (General Practice)

820 GESSNER RD, 1560
HOUSTON, TX 77024

Harris County (832) 563-9592

PAULA B HOWELL DC

Chiropractor

820 GESSNER RD, STE 1390
HOUSTON, TX 77024

Harris County (713) 722-2580

KARYN D HALL PHD & ASSOCIATES PC

Psychologist (Clinical)

820 GESSNER RD, SUITE 1560
HOUSTON, TX 77024

Harris County (713) 973-2800

BARRY F. GRITZ M.D.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

820 GESSNER RD, #750
HOUSTON, TX 77024

Harris County (713) 973-1007

MS. CHERYL RENEE RHODE LCSW

Counselor (Mental Health)

820 GESSNER RD, SUITE 750
HOUSTON, TX 77024

Harris County (713) 327-8167

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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Rakesh Desai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rakesh Desai reassigns Medicare benefits to Matagorda Episcopal Health Outreach Program (Wharton, TX). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Rakesh Desai's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

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 2 other insurers 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 weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.