Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Vikas Desai, MD
Internal Medicine · East Islip, NY
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
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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. Vikas Desai is an internal medicine specialist in East Islip, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Desai performed 22,970 Medicare services across 14,019 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Desai received a total of $1,902 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 79 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in NY
$1,902 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗22,970
Medicare services
Top 1% in NY for internal medicine
14,019
Unique beneficiaries
$27
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,148 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,515 | $109 | $218 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
1,346 | $55 | $150 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
793 | $8 | $20 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
789 | $9 | $30 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
769 | $10 | $31 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
767 | $4 | $15 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
765 | $7 | $25 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
765 | $5 | $15 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
744 | $13 | $50 |
| High-sensitivity C-reactive protein test A blood test that measures high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to detect infection or inflammation. |
735 | $13 | $40 |
| Total bilirubin level test A blood test that measures the total amount of bilirubin, a waste product from the breakdown of red blood cells, in your body. |
714 | $5 | $25 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
704 | $8 | $30 |
| LDL cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in your blood. LDL is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol. |
686 | $10 | $32 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
649 | $16 | $55 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
647 | $9 | $30 |
| Total T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the total amount of triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. T3 is a thyroid hormone that helps regulate metabolism and energy levels. |
646 | $14 | $45 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
607 | $15 | $50 |
| Iron level test | 607 | $6 | $25 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
606 | $13 | $50 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
606 | $14 | $35 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
604 | $9 | $30 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
459 | $29 | $90 |
| Insulin level test A blood test that measures the total amount of insulin in your body. |
425 | $11 | $35 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
318 | $152 | $300 |
| Glutamyltransferase (GGT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme glutamyltransferase (GGT) to help evaluate liver health. |
316 | $7 | $25 |
| 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. |
310 | $73 | $181 |
| Total calcium level test A blood test that measures the total amount of calcium in your body. |
269 | $5 | $25 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
260 | $40 | $125 |
| COVID-19 antibody test A blood test that measures antibodies to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19). It detects the presence of immune response markers to the virus. |
259 | $41 | $125 |
| Total estradiol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of estradiol, a form of estrogen, in the body. |
258 | $27 | $85 |
| DHEA-S hormone level test A blood test that measures the level of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S), a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. |
253 | $22 | $70 |
| Infectious disease DNA/RNA test A laboratory test that uses a specific technique to detect the genetic material of an organism. This method amplifies the target DNA or RNA to identify the presence of the organism. |
234 | $34 | $120 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
234 | $43 | $150 |
| 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. |
220 | $13 | $146 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 193 | $18 | $60 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
191 | $3 | $15 |
| IgE level test A blood test that measures the level of immunoglobulin E (IgE) proteins in the immune system. |
188 | $16 | $50 |
| 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. |
151 | $24 | $125 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
142 | $25 | $80 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
136 | $4 | $15 |
| Chemical analysis for genetic disorder A laboratory test that uses chemical methods to analyze samples for markers associated with genetic disorders. |
135 | $16 | $50 |
| Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level A blood test to measure the level of follicle stimulating hormone, a reproductive hormone. |
133 | $18 | $60 |
| Luteinizing hormone level test A blood test that measures the level of luteinizing hormone, a reproductive hormone. This test helps evaluate hormonal balance and reproductive function. |
130 | $18 | $60 |
| Prolactin level test A blood test that measures the amount of prolactin, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates milk production, in the body. |
130 | $19 | $60 |
| Progesterone level test A blood test that measures the amount of progesterone, a reproductive hormone, in your body. |
128 | $20 | $65 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
120 | $3 | $25 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
98 | $77 | $150 |
| Chronic care management services Comprehensive assessment and care planning for patients requiring ongoing chronic care management. |
82 | $55 | $250 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
79 | $46 | $180 |
| Yeast/candida DNA test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the presence of Candida species, a type of yeast, in a patient sample. |
72 | $34 | $120 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
71 | $19 | $100 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
68 | $36 | $75 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 66 | $22 | $100 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
60 | $31 | $200 |
| Annual depression screening | 55 | $22 | $109 |
| COVID-19 immunoassay detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation. |
54 | $41 | $100 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
52 | $6 | $14 |
| Urine analysis Laboratory testing of a urine sample to check for various substances and conditions, excluding immunoassay tests. |
46 | $2 | $10 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
46 | $156 | $303 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
45 | $30 | $85 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
42 | $16 | $50 |
| Respiratory virus test for SARS-CoV-2, influenza A/B, and RSV A laboratory test that detects the presence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), influenza A, influenza B, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in an upper respiratory specimen. |
33 | $140 | $430 |
| Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production A treatment involving the inhalation of medication to help clear airway obstructions or reduce sputum production. |
33 | $9 | $50 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
29 | $16 | $35 |
| 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. |
29 | $118 | $350 |
| Albuterol inhalation solution, 1 mg A unit dose of FDA-approved albuterol solution administered via durable medical equipment for inhalation. |
27 | $0 | $20 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
26 | $37 | $135 |
| 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. |
24 | $18 | $150 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
21 | $17 | $75 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
21 | $193 | $250 |
| 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. |
20 | $33 | $200 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
20 | $262 | $400 |
| Staphylococcus aureus DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample. |
18 | $34 | $120 |
| Group B Strep DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria. |
18 | $34 | $120 |
| VRE nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) DNA in a patient sample. |
17 | $34 | $120 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
17 | $196 | $300 |
| Middle ear function test A diagnostic test used to evaluate how well the middle ear is functioning. |
13 | $16 | $50 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
12 | $36 | $125 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,902
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $272/year across 7 years
Top 28% in NY for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
79
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
$1,902 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$420
2023
$508
2022
$530
2021
$107
2020
$217
2019
$76
2018
$44
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Exact Sciences Corporation
$77
Novo Nordisk Inc
$61
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$44
Medtronic, Inc.
$40
Amgen Inc.
$32
Corcept Therapeutics
$29
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$29
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$22
Intra-Sana Laboratories
$20
PFIZER INC.
$19
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$18
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 43.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$400
Boston Scientific Corporation
$291
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$144
Novo Nordisk Inc
$132
ABBVIE INC.
$117
Lilly USA, LLC
$94
Exact Sciences Corporation
$94
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$73
Amgen Inc.
$63
PFIZER INC.
$45
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$41
Medtronic, Inc.
$40
AbbVie Inc.
$37
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$35
Corcept Therapeutics
$29
Neuronetics, Inc.
$26
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$23
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$23
Shire North American Group Inc
$22
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$22
Renalytix AI, Inc.
$21
Intra-Sana Laboratories
$20
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$20
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Abbott Laboratories
$18
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$14
Allergan, Inc.
$13
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 43.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCRUFER · AIRSUPRA · BREZTRI · BREZTRI AEROSPHERE · Cologuard Collection Kit · EMGALITY · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · FreeStyle Libre 2 · JARDIANCE · KIDNEYINTELX BLOOD COLLECTION CONVENIENCE KIT · Korlym · MINIMED 780G · MOUNJARO · MYSTIM · Melody · NEUROSTAR TMS THERAPY · NEXLETOL · Otezla · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · PREVNAR 20 · QULIPTA · RELTONE 200 MG · REXULTI · REYVOW · Ryaltris · Rybelsus · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · UBRELVY · Upsylon · Veozah · Wegovy · XARELTO · ZORYVE
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.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,354
Per 100K population
88.7
County median income
$128,329
Nearest hospital
NS/LIJ HS SOUTHSIDE HOSPITAL
3.3 mi
3.3 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 1% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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 office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Desai performed 1,515 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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 $1,902 from 29 companies across 79 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 East Islip?
Dr. Desai's average Medicare payment per service is $27. 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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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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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