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KANIKSHA SHEKHAR DESAI MD
NPI 1316266778
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in Palo Alto, CA

Active since May 25, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
76.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
300 PASTEUR DR, PALO ALTO, CA 94304(650) 723-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 28, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 28, 2024, Jan 26, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Kaniksha Shekhar Desai Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

KANIKSHA SHEKHAR DESAI MD (NPI 1316266778) is an individual endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism provider in Palo Alto, California, licensed in California (A145417) and active in the NPI registry since May 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316266778
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RE0101X
Provider Legal NameKANIKSHA SHEKHAR DESAICredential: MD
Location Address300 PASTEUR DRPalo Alto, CA 94304-2203
Mailing Address300 Pasteur DrPalo Alto, CA 94304-2203 · (650) 723-4000
Phone(650) 723-4000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateMay 25, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateApril 28, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 28, 2024
✔ NPI 1316266778 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RE0101X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · A145417✔ Licensed in SC · 38745
Definition
An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.
300 PASTEUR DR, Palo Alto, CA 94304
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Other Identifiers 2

Other38745SC · Sc Medical License
Medicaid387450SC

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

Kaniksha Shekhar Desai Md 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 ID2769621937
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161222000565
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
156 services95 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
43 services29 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
29 services24 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94304 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
$156.67 typical visit price
range $70.37 – $206.04
Typical copayment $39.16 (range $17.59 – $51.51)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$121.77 typical visit price
range $23.96 – $169.60
Typical copayment $30.44 (range $5.99 – $42.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

76.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality74.31
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost43.95

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

RHEA MATHEW NP
Nurse Practitioner
300 PASTEUR DR
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000
JUSTIN AYALA BIRNBAUM M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
300 PASTEUR DR
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000
MAHENDRA TAKASHI BHATI MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
300 PASTEUR DR
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000
ANDREA ERIKA AMENT M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychosomatic Medicine)
300 PASTEUR DR
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000
CATHERINE BENEDICT PHD
Psychologist (Clinical)
300 PASTEUR DR
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000
RYAN THOMAS ASH MD, PHD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
300 PASTEUR DR
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000
ARDEN MARIE MORRIS MD
Colon & Rectal Surgery
300 PASTEUR DR
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000
BENJAMIN ZEWDU BELAI MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
300 PASTEUR DR
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000

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 Kaniksha Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kaniksha Desai is 1316266778. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 25, 2010.

Where is Kaniksha Desai located?

Kaniksha Desai practices at 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304. The listed phone number is (650) 723-4000.

What is Kaniksha Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, with taxonomy code 207RE0101X.

Is Kaniksha Desai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kaniksha 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kaniksha Desai was last updated on April 28, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.