Kalpana Pankaj Desai, MD
Patients across FL can see Kalpana Pankaj Desai, MD in person in Lady Lake or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been in practice for 43+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 18% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Uses generic medications more than 56% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2006dNPPES updated 2020-11-06 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
773 Highway 466, Lady Lake, FL 32159-6340
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.81%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.3 pts)
3.81% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.3%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in FloridaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
629
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
971
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
12,271
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.23M
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — 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 (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$515 received from industry
23 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Kalpana Pankaj Desai's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Sep 23, 2020
CMS-verified certification date
43 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions.
Taxonomy: 208D00000X
Virtual General Practice Care With Kalpana Pankaj Desai
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kalpana Pankaj Desai for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Lady Lake 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 Kalpana Pankaj Desai
Dr. Desai is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lady Lake, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (352) 259-6949.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kalpana Pankaj Desai
Practice Location
773 Highway 466, Lady Lake, FL 32159-6340
Mailing Address
773 Highway 466, Lady Lake, FL 32159-6340
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