2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1245650068 M.D.
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NEEJA DESAI, M.D.

Neurology Physician in ATLANTA, Georgia. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 206 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
72.2609/100
▼ 11 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.9K
72 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: NEEJA DESAI, M.D. is a Neurology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 206 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 72.2609/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.9K across 72 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: NEEJA DESAI, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 72.2609 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,029 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)

NEEJA DESAI, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 3 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

NEEJA DESAI, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/19/2014

NPI 1245650068

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,029 21% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

MIPS final score

72.2609/100 10.839099999999988% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Neurology Physician share within Georgia

1. Neurology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neurology Physician share within Georgia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

NEEJA DESAI, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
72.2609/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 72.2609/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%72.3%
MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 72.2609/100 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).

NEEJA DESAI, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1245650068. 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.

NEEJA DESAI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 6135 BARFIELD RD STE 200, ATLANTA, GA, 30328, with a listed phone of (404) 256-8500. NPI 1245650068 was issued on 04/19/2014. 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 1,029 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 206 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $226K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% 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 72.2609/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 72.0379, Cost 45.4986), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

6135 BARFIELD RD STE 200
ATLANTA, GA 30328

Provider Details

NPI 1245650068
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/19/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

72.2609
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
72.0379
Quality
45.4986
Cost
88
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NEEJA DESAI, M.D. 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.

LAUREATE MEDICAL GROUP AT NORTHSIDE, LLC
CUMMING, GA
PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATES INC
DUNWOODY, GA
SELECT REHABILITATION, LLC
GLENVIEW, IL

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 NEEJA DESAI, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.9K

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

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 · Generic-heavy

NEEJA DESAI, M.D. — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 1,029 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.

1,029
Total Claims
$226K
Total Drug Cost
206
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,534
Total Day Supply
44,269
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$183K
Generic Drug Cost
$42K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.40
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 75, 75-84: 95, 85+: 24

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Donepezil Hcl
151
Gabapentin
127
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
126
Escitalopram Oxalate
37
Rivastigmine
Rivastigmine Tartrate
36
Sertraline Hcl
34
Pregabalin
29
Memantine Hcl
28
Clonazepam
25
Quetiapine Fumarate
23

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How NEEJA DESAI, M.D. fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

NEEJA DESAI, M.D.'s 1,029 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NEEJA DESAI, M.D.'s specialty?
NEEJA DESAI, M.D. specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in ATLANTA, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does NEEJA DESAI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NEEJA DESAI, M.D. wrote 1,029 Medicare Part D claims totaling $226K in drug costs for 206 beneficiaries.
What is NEEJA DESAI, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
NEEJA DESAI, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 72.2609/100 (Quality: 72.0379, Cost: 45.4986). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is NEEJA DESAI, M.D. located?
NEEJA DESAI, M.D. is located at 6135 BARFIELD RD STE 200, ATLANTA, GA, 30328. Phone: (404) 256-8500.
What is NEEJA DESAI, M.D.'s NPI number?
NEEJA DESAI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245650068, issued on 04/19/2014.
Does NEEJA DESAI, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NEEJA DESAI, M.D.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $183K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NEEJA DESAI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NEEJA DESAI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Donepezil Hcl, Gabapentin, Carbidopa-Levodopa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NEEJA DESAI, M.D. accept Medicare?
NEEJA DESAI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,029 Part D claims and 206 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NEEJA DESAI, M.D.'s credentials?
NEEJA DESAI, M.D.'s NPI is 1245650068 with credentials M.D.. 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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