Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Priyank Desai, M.D.
Critical Care Medicine · Rocky Mount, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Desai
Dr. Priyank Desai is a critical care medicine specialist in Rocky Mount, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Desai performed 2,868 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Desai received a total of $235,480 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 604 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. 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.
✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 7% volume in NC
$235,480 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,868
Medicare services
Top 7% in NC for critical care medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$64
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
442 | $38 | $159 |
| Lung volume test using gas dilution or washout A test that measures the amount of air in your lungs by using a gas dilution or washout method. |
439 | $30 | $125 |
| 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. |
372 | $86 | $396 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
367 | $161 | $666 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
326 | $19 | $88 |
| 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. |
155 | $88 | $289 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
123 | $22 | $104 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 90 | $149 | $678 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
79 | $10 | $56 |
| Breathing device use evaluation An assessment of how a patient uses a breathing device. The provider reviews the patient's technique and device handling. |
61 | $12 | $49 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
60 | $57 | $228 |
| Bronchial secretion aspiration via endoscope Removal of initial lung airway secretions using an endoscope. This procedure involves inserting a scope into the airways to clear fluid or mucus. |
44 | $64 | $840 |
| Exercise-induced lung stress test A test performed to evaluate how the lungs function during physical exertion. It helps identify breathing difficulties or lung conditions that occur specifically when exercising. |
37 | $24 | $99 |
| 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. |
33 | $132 | $471 |
| Lung cancer screening counseling visit A visit to discuss the need for lung cancer screening using a low-dose CT scan. This service is used to determine eligibility and facilitate shared decision making. |
31 | $23 | $82 |
| Low dose CT scan of chest for lung cancer screening A specialized CT scan of the chest using a lower radiation dose to screen for lung cancer. |
25 | $84 | $304 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
24 | $16 | $70 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
23 | $66 | $102 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
22 | $29 | $33 |
| Lung biopsy via endoscope, 1 lobe A procedure to remove a small sample of lung tissue from one lobe using an endoscope for examination. |
21 | $116 | $848 |
| Bronchial irrigation and suction for cell collection This procedure uses an endoscope to flush and suction the lung airways in order to collect cells for testing. |
18 | $7 | $806 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, more than 10 minutes Intensive counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use, lasting more than 10 minutes. |
17 | $25 | $84 |
| Insertion of non-tunneled central venous catheter A procedure to place a central venous catheter for infusion in patients aged 5 years or older. The catheter is inserted directly into a large vein without being tunneled under the skin. |
14 | $63 | $771 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
12 | $87 | $440 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
11 | $11 | $47 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
11 | $131 | $216 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
11 | $29 | $33 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
0.9% high complexity
8.1% medium
91.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$235,480
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $33,640/year across 7 years
Top 2% in NC for critical care medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
604
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$13,345
2023
$10,326
2022
$35,376
2021
$49,235
2020
$47,173
2019
$38,711
2018
$41,314
Payments by company (2024)
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$8,504
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$2,116
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$1,357
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,252
GENZYME CORPORATION
$58
Genentech USA, Inc.
$23
Shionogi Inc
$20
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 89.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$100,736
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48,892
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$35,040
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$19,025
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16,606
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
$7,027
ViiV Healthcare Company
$4,341
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$1,590
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
$1,318
COMSORT, Inc
$150
Amgen Inc.
$123
Genentech USA, Inc.
$104
ABIOMED
$101
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$82
GENZYME CORPORATION
$76
Grifols USA, LLC
$40
Medtronic, Inc.
$40
United Therapeutics Corporation
$38
CSL Behring
$31
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$21
Shionogi Inc
$20
Breathe Technologies, Inc.
$19
CHIESI USA, INC.
$18
Inogen, Inc.
$17
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$12
Allergan Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 78.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AIRSUPRA · ANORO · ANORO ELLIPTA · AVYCAZ · BEVESPI AEROSPHERE · BREZTRI · BREZTRI AEROSPHERE · BROVANA · CLEVIPREX 25MG/50ML · DUPIXENT · FARXIGA · FASENRA · Fetroja · GIAPREZA · ILLUMISITE · INOGEN · Impella · LONHALA MAGNAIR · Life2000 Ventilation System · NUCALA · OFEV · ORENITRAM · Prolastin-C Liquid · SINGLE USE SUCTION VALVE (Sterile) · SPIRIVA · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · Single Use Electrosurgical Knife KD-655 · TEZSPIRE · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TYVASO · UTIBRON · UTIBRON NEOHALER · Utibron · Xolair · YUPELRI · Yupelri · ZERBAXA · Zemaira
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Critical care medicines in nearby ZIP areas
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County median income
$60,704
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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 7% in NC), with 19 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 pulmonary gas exchange test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Desai performed 442 pulmonary gas exchange test services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Desai receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Desai received a total of $235,480 from 26 companies across 604 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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 critical care medicines in Rocky Mount?
Dr. Desai's average Medicare payment per service is $64. 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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