Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Harit Desai, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Murrieta, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Desai from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Desai
Dr. Harit Desai is an internal medicine specialist in Murrieta, CA, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Desai performed 9,901 Medicare services across 4,261 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Desai received a total of $15,664 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 514 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Desai is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in CA
$15,664 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗9,901
Medicare services
Top 2% in CA for internal medicine
4,261
Unique beneficiaries
$68
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~619 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adenosine injection, 1 mg Administration of a 1 mg dose of adenosine medication. This code is specifically for adenosine and excludes adenosine phosphate compounds. |
3,296 | $0 | $9 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,632 | $99 | $281 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
472 | $11 | $55 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
441 | $98 | $268 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
317 | $65 | $186 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
297 | $157 | $613 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
278 | $76 | $278 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
269 | $10 | $32 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
192 | $45 | $135 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
175 | $24 | $88 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
174 | $128 | $429 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
170 | $105 | $281 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
162 | $144 | $522 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
152 | $19 | $53 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
146 | $53 | $201 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
139 | $378 | $1,307 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
139 | $1 | $1 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
114 | $445 | $1,531 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
106 | $86 | $273 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
106 | $2 | $9 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
105 | $14 | $49 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
101 | $77 | $232 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 93 | $180 | $800 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
87 | $55 | $245 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
82 | $21 | $68 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 75 | $227 | $1,004 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
70 | $63 | $190 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
53 | $21 | $68 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
53 | $732 | $1,814 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
48 | $16 | $37 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
37 | $638 | $2,067 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
35 | $162 | $516 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
33 | $69 | $190 |
| Balloon dilation of single coronary artery or branch A procedure to widen a single coronary artery or its branch using a balloon catheter to restore blood flow. |
31 | $392 | $1,379 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
28 | $108 | $354 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
25 | $17 | $58 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
25 | $12 | $38 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
21 | $395 | $1,351 |
| Intravascular ultrasound of heart vessel, initial An ultrasound procedure used to evaluate a blood vessel within the heart during a diagnostic or treatment procedure. |
18 | $59 | $232 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
18 | $18 | $58 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
17 | $72 | $332 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
16 | $27 | $90 |
| Transcatheter aortic valve replacement via femoral artery A minimally invasive procedure to replace a diseased aortic heart valve using a catheter inserted through the skin and femoral artery. |
14 | $612 | $3,532 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta and leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta and the arteries in both legs. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the condition of these blood vessels. |
14 | $77 | $225 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
14 | $210 | $664 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
11 | $90 | $541 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
9.7% high complexity
45.8% medium
44.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$15,664
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,238/year across 7 years
Top 7% in CA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
49
Companies
514
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$15,664 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,462
2023
$2,757
2022
$1,944
2021
$1,256
2020
$871
2019
$3,365
2018
$2,009
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$1,094
Boston Scientific Corporation
$659
Medtronic, Inc.
$386
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$312
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$233
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$108
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$92
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$86
PFIZER INC.
$79
Novo Nordisk Inc
$77
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$62
CVRx, Inc.
$31
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Inari Medical, Inc.
$27
Philips North America LLC
$22
ABIOMED
$22
BIOTRONIK INC.
$22
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$22
Cagent Vascular INC
$20
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$18
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$16
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$15
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$14
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 61.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$5,975
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,462
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$1,377
Medtronic, Inc.
$668
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$589
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$572
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$538
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$494
ABIOMED
$450
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$374
PFIZER INC.
$362
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$278
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$212
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$189
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$159
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$154
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$142
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$136
BIOTRONIK INC.
$128
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$128
Opsens Inc.
$125
Novo Nordisk Inc
$124
Penumbra, Inc.
$103
CVRx, Inc.
$101
EKOS Corporation
$88
Tryton Medical, Inc.
$86
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$67
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$45
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$43
Inari Medical, Inc.
$42
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$36
CORDIS US CORP.
$33
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$33
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$31
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$29
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$27
Teleflex LLC
$27
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$23
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$23
Philips North America LLC
$22
Cagent Vascular INC
$20
HeartFlow, Inc.
$19
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$18
Lilly USA, LLC
$17
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$17
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$15
Amgen Inc.
$11
Itamar Medical Inc
$9
Top 3 companies account for 56.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for internal medicine in CA.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
289
Per 100K population
11.8
County median income
$89,672
Nearest hospital
LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER-MURRIETA
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Desai is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% of CA peers, with 16 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Desai experienced with adenosine injection, 1 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Desai performed 3,296 adenosine injection, 1 mg services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Desai receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Desai received a total of $15,664 from 49 companies across 514 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Desai's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Murrieta?
Dr. Desai's average Medicare payment per service is $68. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Desai) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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