2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1346356920 M.D.
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Rajendra Desai, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Terre Haute, Indiana. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 24,795 in Cardiovascular Disease Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 783 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$210.01
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Rajendra Desai, M.D. filed 8,134 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Terre Haute, Indiana, prescribing 86% generic.

8K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing
$210.01
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

Rajendra Desai, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally

8,134 Top 3% higher than 97% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)

Rajendra Desai, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Rajendra Desai, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/23/2006

NPI 1346356920

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

8,134 168% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Largest specialties in Indiana (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician - 13.6%Behavior Technician13.6%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 4.7%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.7%Pharmacist - 4.3%Pharmacist4.3%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.2%Family Nurse Practitioner4.2%Clinical Social Worker - 4.2%Clinical Social Worker4.2%Mental Health Counselor - 4.1%Mental Health Counselor4.1%Cardiovascular Disease Physician - 0.4%Cardiovascular Disease Physician0.4%
Largest specialties in Indiana (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Cardiovascular Disease Physician. Verify directly:

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).

Rajendra Desai, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1429 N 6TH ST, Terre Haute, IN, 47807, with a listed phone of (812) 242-3175. NPI 1346356920 was issued on 08/23/2006. 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 8,134 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 783 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.2 million 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.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

1429 N 6TH ST
Terre Haute, IN 47807

Provider Details

NPI 1346356920
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/23/2006

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 Rajendra Desai, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$210

Largest payer

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation

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

Rajendra Desai, M.D. - brand share 14.0%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician average

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 8,134 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.

8,134
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
783
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
20,221
Total Day Supply
601,556
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.1M
Generic Drug Cost
$142K
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.57
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 67, 65-74: 278, 75-84: 321, 85+: 117

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Rajendra Desai, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
791
Metoprolol Succinate
522
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
Isosorbide Mononitrate
451
Furosemide
432
Carvedilol
429
Metoprolol Tartrate
427
Eliquis
Apixaban
403
Nifedipine Er
Nifedipine
394
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
340
Amlodipine Besylate
278

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

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How Rajendra Desai, M.D. fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

Rajendra Desai, M.D.'s 8,134 claims are above the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Indiana

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

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Indiana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rajendra Desai, M.D.'s specialty?
Rajendra Desai, M.D. specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in Terre Haute, Indiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Rajendra Desai, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Rajendra Desai, M.D. wrote 8,134 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 783 beneficiaries.
Where is Rajendra Desai, M.D. located?
Rajendra Desai, M.D. is located at 1429 N 6TH ST, Terre Haute, IN, 47807. Phone: (812) 242-3175.
What is Rajendra Desai, M.D.'s NPI number?
Rajendra Desai, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346356920, issued on 08/23/2006.
Does Rajendra Desai, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Rajendra Desai, M.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.1M in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Rajendra Desai, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Rajendra Desai, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate, Isosorbide Mononitrate Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Rajendra Desai, M.D. accept Medicare?
Rajendra Desai, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,134 Part D claims and 783 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Rajendra Desai, M.D.'s credentials?
Rajendra Desai, M.D.'s NPI is 1346356920 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.
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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.