Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Neil Desai, DO
Surgery · Cypress, TX
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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What this data tells you about Dr. Desai
Dr. Neil Desai is a surgery specialist in Cypress, TX, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Desai performed 2,469 Medicare services across 1,377 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Desai received a total of $10,729 from 44 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 188 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. 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. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 13 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in TX
$10,729 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,469
Medicare services
Top 3% in TX for surgery
1,377
Unique beneficiaries
$140
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~190 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
632 | $64 | $141 |
| 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. |
393 | $100 | $206 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
186 | $58 | $237 |
| 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. |
129 | $135 | $393 |
| 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. |
128 | $131 | $320 |
| 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. |
121 | $96 | $507 |
| 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. |
112 | $12 | $49 |
| 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. |
87 | $10 | $39 |
| 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. |
72 | $147 | $771 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
67 | $73 | $353 |
| 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. |
66 | $196 | $945 |
| Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance. |
51 | $920 | $5,541 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
48 | $56 | $187 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
47 | $100 | $615 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
47 | $105 | $629 |
| Ultrasound-guided injection into a single leg vein A chemical agent is injected into one incompetent vein in the leg while using ultrasound to guide the needle placement. |
43 | $1,101 | $4,930 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
38 | $76 | $218 |
| 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. |
38 | $149 | $748 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
23 | $68 | $217 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, one side An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels on one side of the head and neck. |
20 | $98 | $519 |
| Arterial thrombectomy, chest, neck, or brain A procedure to remove a blood clot and part of an artery in the chest, neck, or brain. |
19 | $935 | $3,464 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
19 | $181 | $880 |
| Skin graft repair, 30.1-60.0 sq cm A surgical procedure to repair a wound by transferring skin from one area to another. This code applies to grafts covering an area between 30.1 and 60.0 square centimeters. |
18 | $682 | $2,791 |
| Arm vein relocation with artery connection for hemodialysis A surgical procedure to move a vein in the arm and connect it to an artery to create access for hemodialysis. |
17 | $527 | $2,212 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
13 | $570 | $2,327 |
| Revision of hemodialysis graft A procedure to repair or restore the function of a surgically created blood vessel connection used for hemodialysis. |
12 | $339 | $1,877 |
| Groin artery stent insertion, initial vessel A procedure to place a stent in the initial artery of the groin to keep it open and maintain blood flow. |
12 | $425 | $1,627 |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves the removal of a catheter that has been surgically placed under the skin and threaded into a large vein. |
11 | $138 | $516 |
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.
1.3% high complexity
34.3% medium
64.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,729
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,533/year across 7 years
Top 26% in TX for surgery
44
Companies
188
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
$8,168 (76.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,619 (15.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$942 (8.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,079
2023
$1,262
2022
$1,314
2021
$1,651
2020
$467
2019
$1,674
2018
$282
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Inari Medical, Inc.
$3,797
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$1,435
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$720
Endologix LLC
$616
Abbott Laboratories
$446
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$356
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$356
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$350
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$318
Philips North America LLC
$221
Surmodics, Inc.
$171
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$150
Cook Medical LLC
$145
ConvaTec Inc.
$145
Medtronic, Inc.
$140
Bolton Medical Inc
$137
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$122
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$115
ETS Wound Care LLC
$103
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$83
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$76
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$74
Boston Scientific Corporation
$62
Kerecis Limited
$50
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$47
Biom'Up France SAS
$46
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$38
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$38
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$37
PolyNovo North America LLC
$35
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$33
Amgen Inc.
$31
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$28
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$27
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$24
Solventum Corporation
$24
CVRx, Inc.
$21
KCI USA, Inc.
$21
Teleflex LLC
$20
ACELL, INC.
$19
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$19
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$15
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$15
Venclose Inc.
$3
Top 3 companies account for 55.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5153) Azurion 5 M20 GC · (BH4) IGT Devices Undivided · ACTIV.A.C. · ALPHAVAC · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System · AngioDynamics · Barostim Neo System · C3 Delivery System · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · COOK · COOK CELECT · COOK MEDICAL ZENITH · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · ELIQUIS · ELUVIA · ENROUTE Enflate Transcarotid RX Balloon Dilatation Catheter · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · EVRSF · EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · Endurant · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Flexitouch Plus · FlowTriever · GATTEX · GENERAL THROMBECTOMY · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin · HAWKONE · HEMOBLAST BELLOWS · HeRO Graft · HemoBlast Bellows · ILLUCCIX · IN.PACT ADMIRAL · INNOVAMATRIX AC · Integra · JETI · JETI ALL IN ONE NON-STERILE KIT · JETI PERIPHERAL CATHETER · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Kerecis Omega3 Wound · LIFESTENT · LUTONIX · LYMPHA PRESS OPTIMAL PLUS(US) BT · LifeVest · Lutonix Drug Coated Balloon · Lympha Press Optimal Plus(US) BT · MANTA · MIRRAGEN ADVANCED WOUND MATRIX · NOVOSORB BTM · PICO 7 · PICO7 · PREVENA · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Pounce Thrombectomy System · RENASYS GO v2 HOME · RESTOREFLOW · ROSEN · Ranger · Relay Grafts · Repatha · S · Santyl · SternaLock Blu · Sublime 014 Rx PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter · Supera peripheral stent system · TORCON NB · Torus Stent Graft System · VENOVO · Vascular Graft · Vascular Lithotripsy · Venclose Maven Catheter · WALLSTENT · XARELTO · XENOSURE BIOLOGIC PATCH · ZILVER PTX
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 (76%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $435 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Surgerists within 10 mi
211
Per 100K population
4.4
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
LONE STAR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CYPRESS
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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Desai is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Desai experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Desai performed 632 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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 $10,729 from 44 companies across 188 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 surgerists in Cypress?
Dr. Desai's average Medicare payment per service is $140. 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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