Jagdip Desai, M.D.
Jagdip Desai is a Pain Medicine Anesthesiology specialist based in Belleville, NJ with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: ANESTHESIOLOGY
Jagdip Desai, M.D. has practiced anesthesiology for 25+ years, working in group practice. A Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc) graduate since 2001, he brings 25+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 94% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6669dNPPES updated 2008-02-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1 Clara Maass Dr Anesthesia Department, Belleville, NJ 07109-3550
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202369.51/100
New Jersey avg: 83.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-14.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better86.15%
New Jersey avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+81.1 pts)
86.15% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better97.4%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.6 pts)
Top 6% of reporting doctors in New JerseyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
226
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
73
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
585
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $20k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.
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 Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$64 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Jagdip Desai's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2001
Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc)
25 years in practice
Experienced
An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
Taxonomy: 207LP2900X
Education & Training
Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc) (Class of 2001)
Mailing address
51 Raritan Reach Rd, South Amboy, NJ 08879-3440
Differs from practice location
Virtual Pain Medicine Care With Jagdip Desai
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Jagdip Desai for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Belleville 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 Jagdip Desai
Dr. Desai is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Belleville, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (908) 705-6857.
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 Jagdip Desai
Practice Location
1 Clara Maass Dr Anesthesia Department, Belleville, NJ 07109-3550
Mailing Address
51 Raritan Reach Rd, South Amboy, NJ 08879-3440
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