2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1639464639 MD
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AKEN DESAI, MD

Interventional Cardiology Physician in AURORA, Colorado. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
414
Medicare Part D claims · 103 beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.5814/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$3.5K
37 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: AKEN DESAI, MD is a Interventional Cardiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in AURORA, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 414 claims across 103 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.5814/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $3.5K across 37 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: AKEN DESAI, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.5814 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 414 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

AKEN DESAI, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

AKEN DESAI, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/17/2011

NPI 1639464639

Primary specialty

Interventional Cardiology Physician

Niche

3,382 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

414 86% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,984

MIPS final score

97.5814/100 14.481400000000008% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Interventional Cardiology Physician share within Colorado

1. Interventional Cardiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Cardiology Physician share within Colorado

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

AKEN DESAI, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Interventional Cardiology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.5814/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — 97.5814/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.6%
MIPS final score (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — 97.5814/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

AKEN DESAI, MD is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider practicing in AURORA, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1639464639. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

AKEN DESAI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 12631 E 17TH AVE RM 7104, AURORA, CO, 80045, with a listed phone of (303) 724-2105. NPI 1639464639 was issued on 06/17/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DESAI most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 414 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 103 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $86K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 97.5814/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.5348), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Interventional Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,382 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,984 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

12631 E 17TH AVE RM 7104
AURORA, CO 80045

Provider Details

NPI 1639464639
Specialty Interventional Cardiology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/17/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

97.5814
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.5348
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AKEN DESAI, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED
AURORA, CO

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for AKEN DESAI, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$3.5K

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

AKEN DESAI, MD — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 414 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

414
Total Claims
$86K
Total Drug Cost
103
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,097
Total Day Supply
32,237
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$79K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Antibiotic Claims
14

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.58
Gender Split
40% female / 60% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Rosuvastatin Calcium
41
Losartan Potassium
37
Metoprolol Succinate
36
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
35
Atorvastatin Calcium
26
Eliquis
Apixaban
25
Carvedilol
23
Ezetimibe
23
Amlodipine Besylate
20
Metoprolol Tartrate
18

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview

How AKEN DESAI, MD fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

3,382
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
2,984
Avg Claims per Provider

AKEN DESAI, MD's 414 claims are below the specialty average of 2,984.

Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in Colorado

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as DESAI.

Compare Interventional Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AKEN DESAI, MD's specialty?
AKEN DESAI, MD specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in AURORA, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does AKEN DESAI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AKEN DESAI, MD wrote 414 Medicare Part D claims totaling $86K in drug costs for 103 beneficiaries.
What is AKEN DESAI, MD's Medicare quality score?
AKEN DESAI, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.5814/100 (Quality: 86.5348). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is AKEN DESAI, MD located?
AKEN DESAI, MD is located at 12631 E 17TH AVE RM 7104, AURORA, CO, 80045. Phone: (303) 724-2105.
What is AKEN DESAI, MD's NPI number?
AKEN DESAI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639464639, issued on 06/17/2011.
Does AKEN DESAI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AKEN DESAI, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $79K in brand drug costs.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,382 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 2,984 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AKEN DESAI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AKEN DESAI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AKEN DESAI, MD accept Medicare?
AKEN DESAI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 414 Part D claims and 103 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AKEN DESAI, MD's credentials?
AKEN DESAI, MD's NPI is 1639464639 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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