2026 NPPES data Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1265843379 M.D.
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Sanjal Desai, M.D.

Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,436 in Hematology (Internal Medicine) 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.

Federal data, no proprietary rating. We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
363
Medicare Part D claims · 52 beneficiaries · Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 693
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
81.7/100
▼ 1 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Sanjal Desai, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.7/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 363 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

81.7/100
MIPS score · -1 vs avg
363
Part D claims, 2023
79%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

Sanjal Desai, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure

82 36th percentile higher than 36% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90+: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Where Sanjal Desai, M.D. sits

This provider among hematology (internal medicine) physician peers

Across the 570 hematology (internal medicine) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Sanjal Desai, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 38% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 46% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality0255075100024.949.974.899.8Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentilePart D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality, percentile: 45Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality, percentile: 2Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality, percentile: 50Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 42Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality, percentile: 78Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 83Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality, percentile: 57Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 83 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality, percentile: 93Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality, percentile: 43Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 77Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality, percentile: 52Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality, percentile: 75Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 2 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality, percentile: 68Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality, percentile: 47Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 52Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 10 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 5 · MIPS quality, percentile: 65Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 3Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 15 · MIPS quality, percentile: 47Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality, percentile: 40Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 22 · MIPS quality, percentile: 38Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 8 · MIPS quality, percentile: 5Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 37 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 78Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 60Sanjal Desai, M.D.-Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality, percentile: 46
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one hematology (internal medicine) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Sanjal Desai, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Sanjal Desai, M.D. 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).

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

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/12/2014

NPI 1265843379

Primary specialty

Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,436 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

363 48% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 693

MIPS final score

81.7/100 1.4 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers
Behavior Technician - 11.7%Behavior Technician11.7%Clinical Social Worker - 4.7%Clinical Social Worker4.7%Physical Therapist - 4.1%Physical Therapist4.1%Pharmacist - 3.7%Pharmacist3.7%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 3.4%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.4%Mental Health Counselor - 3.1%Mental Health Counselor3.1%Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician - 0.1%Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician0.1%
Largest specialties in Minnesota (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Sanjal Desai, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
81.7/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician) - 81.7/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%81.7%
MIPS final score (Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician) - 81.7/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work

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).

Sanjal Desai, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 909 FULTON ST SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, with a listed phone of (612) 625-3600. NPI 1265843379 was issued on 05/12/2014.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 363 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 52 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $567K in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 81.7/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 69.9, Cost 59.7), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,436 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 693 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

909 FULTON ST SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Provider Details

NPI 1265843379
Specialty Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/12/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

81.7216
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
69.8683
Quality
59.7305
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Sanjal 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.

Fairview Express Care
Maple Grove, MN

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Sanjal Desai, M.D. - brand share 21.0%
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician average

21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 363 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.

363
Total Claims
$567K
Total Drug Cost
52
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
398
Total Day Supply
9,624
Brand vs Generic
21% brand / 79% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$550K
Generic Drug Cost
$17K
Antibiotic Claims
26

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.84
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Sanjal 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
Acyclovir
66
Prednisone
40
Eliquis
Apixaban
34
Prochlorperazine Maleate
17
Allopurinol
16
Calquence
Acalabrutinib Maleate
16
Fluconazole
13
Imbruvica
Ibrutinib
13
Ondansetron Hcl
13
Levofloxacin
12

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

Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How Sanjal Desai, M.D. fits within the Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,436
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
50
States with Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician
693
Avg Claims per Provider

Sanjal Desai, M.D.'s 363 claims are below the specialty average of 693.

Nearby Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Hematology (Internal Medicine) 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 Minnesota medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sanjal Desai, M.D.'s specialty?
Sanjal Desai, M.D. specializes in Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Sanjal Desai, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Sanjal Desai, M.D. wrote 363 Medicare Part D claims totaling $567K in drug costs for 52 beneficiaries.
What is Sanjal Desai, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
Sanjal Desai, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.7/100 (Quality: 69.9, Cost: 59.7). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Sanjal Desai, M.D. located?
Sanjal Desai, M.D. is located at 909 FULTON ST SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455. Phone: (612) 625-3600.
What is Sanjal Desai, M.D.'s NPI number?
Sanjal Desai, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265843379, issued on 05/12/2014.
Does Sanjal Desai, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Sanjal Desai, M.D.'s prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $550K in brand drug costs.
How many Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,436 Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 693 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sanjal Desai, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sanjal Desai, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Acyclovir, Prednisone, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sanjal Desai, M.D. accept Medicare?
Sanjal Desai, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 363 Part D claims and 52 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sanjal Desai, M.D.'s credentials?
Sanjal Desai, M.D.'s NPI is 1265843379 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

View source datasets and methodology notes
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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