Malini Anand Desai, MD
Adult Medicine Family Medicine
Malini Anand Desai is an Adult Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in Akron, OH with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Malini Anand Desai, MD specializes in family medicine, serving patients in Akron, OH in independent practice. A Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine graduate since 2008, she brings 18+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and anxiety.
Older · 4516dNPPES updated 2014-01-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at State Medical Board of Ohio
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better39.2%
Ohio avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-43.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
16
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
63
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
286
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $207k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,065 reporting peers in Ohio.
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 Anxiety Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+35%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$122 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 Malini Anand Desai's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2008
Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine
18 years in practice
Experienced
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Taxonomy: 207QA0505X
Education & Training
Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine (Class of 2008)
Virtual Adult Medicine Care With Malini Anand Desai
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Malini Anand Desai for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Akron 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 Malini Anand Desai
Dr. Desai is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Akron, OH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (330) 379-5959.
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 Malini Anand Desai
Practice Location
444 N Main St, Akron, OH 44310-3110
Mailing Address
444 N Main St, Akron, OH 44310-3110
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