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Active NPI 1497016182 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Virendra Rajendrakumar Desai , MD

Neurological Surgery • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Virendra Desai, MD is a certified Neurological Surgery practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 14 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 2012, Dr. Desai delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6565 FANNIN ST.

Dr. Desai is affiliated with Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Medical Group Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6565 Fannin St
Mgj9-002

Houston, TX 770302703

Telephone 7133946000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Kelvin M. Lee, M.d., P.a. Facility NPI 1033188081

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Neurological Surgery in Houston, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
14 Yrs -8.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.4 Yrs
State Avg: 25.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
177 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (703 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
31.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Desai (14 Years) 14 Yrs
Houston Specialty Average (22.4 Years) 22.4 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-06-30
Neurological Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207T00000X

State License IN 01083960A

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Neurological Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207T00000X

State License TX 566824

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Medical Group Inc

4650 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 900276062

Phone: 3233618408

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

8 Associated Practitioners
Cassandra Frankiewicz , AGACNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

NPI 1043778764

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Board Certified)

Jeanette Unzicker , ANP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1093864951

Adult Nurse Practitioner

Meagan Dawkins , RN

Registered Nurse - Emergency

NPI 1255290698

Registered Nurse

Dr. Ta'loria Young , DO

Internal Medicine

NPI 1356928931

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Arian Fuller

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1457745549
Chimtua Chukwuemeka Ogbah , ACNPC-AG

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

NPI 1922566710

ACNPCAG

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address June 30, 2020

Registered at 250 N SHADELAND AVE STE 200, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 462194959

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 30, 2020

Neurological Surgery (License #01083960A in IN)

NPI Profile Active May 30, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 30, 2012

Registered at 6565 FANNIN ST, MGJ9-002, HOUSTON, TX 770302703 (Tel: 7133946000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 30, 2012

Registered at 3310 LOUISIANA ST, 3316, HOUSTON, TX 770066633 (Tel: 7135579943)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 30, 2012

Recorded as VIRENDRA DESAI, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 30, 2012

Neurological Surgery (License #566824 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 30, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1497016182
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 30, 2012
Last Update: June 30, 2020
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

250 N Shadeland Ave Ste 200

Indianapolis, IN 462194959

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