Mehul Jagdish Desai, M.D.
Pain Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Mehul Jagdish Desai is a Pain Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist based in Washington, DC with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Mehul Jagdish Desai, M.D. has practiced physical medicine & rehabilitation for 24+ years, working in group practice. He has been practicing since 2007 — over 24 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have arthritis, high cholesterol, and hypertension.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 61% of reporting doctors in District of Columbia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2141 K St Nw Suite 600, Washington, DC 20037-1810
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better37.02%
District of Columbia avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+31.9 pts)
37.02% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87%
District of Columbia avg: 80.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in District of ColumbiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
501
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
91
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
208
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $26k
Percentile rankings compared against 449 reporting peers in District of Columbia.
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 Arthritis, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — 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 (-13%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$47.3k received from industry
78 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 Mehul Jagdish Desai's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.57 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
24 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.
Taxonomy: 2081P2900X
Mailing address
2141 K St Nw, Washington, DC 20037-1810
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 500021
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pain Medicine Care With Mehul Jagdish Desai
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Mehul Jagdish Desai for arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Washington 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 Mehul Jagdish Desai
Dr. Desai is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Washington, DC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (202) 808-8295.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
2141 K St Nw Suite 600, Washington, DC 20037-1810
Mailing Address
2141 K St Nw, Washington, DC 20037-1810
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