Amish J Desai, MD
Interventional Cardiology Internal Medicine
Amish J Desai is an Interventional Cardiology Internal Medicine specialist based in Portland, OR with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY)
Patients across OR can see Amish J Desai, MD in person in Portland or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 28+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Portland area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart. CMS MIPS quality score: 90.13/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 44% of MIPS-scored doctors in Oregon
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
501 N Graham St., Suite 200, Portland, OR 97227
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Oregon.
MIPS Score
202390.13/100
Oregon avg: 89.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.5 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in OregonHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better67.6%
Oregon avg: 83.7 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-15.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
458
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
55
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
142
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $28k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,341 reporting peers in Oregon.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Ischemic Heart Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$40.5k received from industry
103 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Amish J Desai's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
28 years in practice
Experienced
An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.
Taxonomy: 207RI0011X
Mailing address
Po Box 3777, Portland, OR 97208-3777
Differs from practice location
Virtual Interventional Cardiology Care With Amish J Desai
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Amish J Desai for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Portland required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Amish J Desai
NPI records show Dr. Desai as active with telehealth listed in Portland, OR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (503) 413-7162.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Amish J Desai
Practice Location
501 N Graham St., Suite 200, Portland, OR 97227
Mailing Address
Po Box 3777, Portland, OR 97208-3777
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