2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1588652267 MD
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SUNIL DESAI, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in CARY, North Carolina. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 572 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.1K
109 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SUNIL DESAI, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CARY, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 5K claims across 572 beneficiaries — 21% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $2.1K across 109 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SUNIL DESAI, MD filed 5,350 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CARY, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SUNIL DESAI, MD 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).

SUNIL DESAI, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/07/2005

NPI 1588652267

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,350 76% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within North Carolina

1. Cardiovascular Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease 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).

SUNIL DESAI, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider practicing in CARY, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1588652267. 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.

SUNIL DESAI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 300 KEISLER DR, CARY, NC, 27518, with a listed phone of (919) 233-0059. NPI 1588652267 was issued on 10/07/2005. 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 5,350 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 572 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.1 million in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% 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

300 KEISLER DR
CARY, NC 27518

Provider Details

NPI 1588652267
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/07/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SUNIL 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.

WAKEMED SPECIALISTS GROUP LLC
CARY, NC

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 SUNIL DESAI, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.1K

Largest payer

E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.

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

SUNIL DESAI, MD — brand share 21.0%
Specialty average (est.)

21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 5,350 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.

5,350
Total Claims
$1.1M
Total Drug Cost
572
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
11,465
Total Day Supply
341,646
Brand vs Generic
21% brand / 79% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.0M
Generic Drug Cost
$112K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.40
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 235, 75-84: 219, 85+: 90

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Eliquis
Apixaban
615
Metoprolol Succinate
449
Amlodipine Besylate
370
Atorvastatin Calcium
325
Furosemide
229
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
221
Metoprolol Tartrate
221
Rosuvastatin Calcium
212
Carvedilol
204
Losartan Potassium
203

* 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 SUNIL DESAI, MD 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

SUNIL DESAI, MD's 5,350 claims are above the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in North Carolina

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SUNIL DESAI, MD's specialty?
SUNIL DESAI, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in CARY, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does SUNIL DESAI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SUNIL DESAI, MD wrote 5,350 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.1M in drug costs for 572 beneficiaries.
Where is SUNIL DESAI, MD located?
SUNIL DESAI, MD is located at 300 KEISLER DR, CARY, NC, 27518. Phone: (919) 233-0059.
What is SUNIL DESAI, MD's NPI number?
SUNIL DESAI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588652267, issued on 10/07/2005.
Does SUNIL DESAI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SUNIL DESAI, MD's prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.0M 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 SUNIL DESAI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SUNIL DESAI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Metoprolol Succinate, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SUNIL DESAI, MD accept Medicare?
SUNIL DESAI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,350 Part D claims and 572 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SUNIL DESAI, MD's credentials?
SUNIL DESAI, MD's NPI is 1588652267 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.
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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