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SONALI DESAI, M.D.

Rheumatology Physician in BOSTON, Massachusetts. 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
661
Medicare Part D claims · 96 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
What the federal data reveals: SONALI DESAI, M.D. is a Rheumatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BOSTON, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 661 claims across 96 beneficiaries .

What stands out: SONALI DESAI, M.D. filed 661 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BOSTON, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

SONALI DESAI, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/29/2007

NPI 1952420879

Primary specialty

Rheumatology Physician

Mid-sized

6,181 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

661 68% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,054

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Rheumatology Physician share within Massachusetts

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Rheumatology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Rheumatology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Rheumatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Rheumatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

SONALI DESAI, M.D. is a Rheumatology Physician provider practicing in BOSTON, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1952420879. 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.

SONALI DESAI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rheumatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 75 FRANCIS ST, BOSTON, MA, 02115, with a listed phone of (617) 732-5325. NPI 1952420879 was issued on 03/29/2007. 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 661 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 96 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.7 million in drug spend. 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.

Rheumatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,181 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,054 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

75 FRANCIS ST
BOSTON, MA 02115

Provider Details

NPI 1952420879
Specialty Rheumatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/29/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SONALI 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.

BRIGHAM AND WOMENS PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC
BOSTON, MA

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

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SONALI DESAI, M.D.. To verify SONALI DESAI, M.D.'s current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

661
Total Claims
$1.7M
Total Drug Cost
96
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,239
Total Day Supply
36,076
Generic Drug Cost
$15K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.47
Gender Split
89% female / 11% 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
Prednisone
103
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
79
Enbrel Sureclick
Etanercept
50
Leucovorin Calcium
40
Humira(Cf) Pen
Adalimumab
32
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
30
Simponi
Golimumab
28
Celecoxib
25
Kevzara
Sarilumab
22
Humira Pen
Adalimumab
20

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

Rheumatology Physician Overview

How SONALI DESAI, M.D. fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.

6,181
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,054
Avg Claims per Provider

SONALI DESAI, M.D.'s 661 claims are below the specialty average of 2,054.

Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SONALI DESAI, M.D.'s specialty?
SONALI DESAI, M.D. specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in BOSTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SONALI DESAI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SONALI DESAI, M.D. wrote 661 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.7M in drug costs for 96 beneficiaries.
Where is SONALI DESAI, M.D. located?
SONALI DESAI, M.D. is located at 75 FRANCIS ST, BOSTON, MA, 02115. Phone: (617) 732-5325.
What is SONALI DESAI, M.D.'s NPI number?
SONALI DESAI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952420879, issued on 03/29/2007.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,181 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,054 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SONALI DESAI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SONALI DESAI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Methotrexate, Enbrel Sureclick. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SONALI DESAI, M.D. accept Medicare?
SONALI DESAI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 661 Part D claims and 96 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SONALI DESAI, M.D.'s credentials?
SONALI DESAI, M.D.'s NPI is 1952420879 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.

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

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