Sonali Parekh Desai, M.D.
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Sonali Parekh Desai is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Boston, MA with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across MA can see Sonali Parekh Desai, M.D. in person in Boston or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University graduate since 2002, she brings 24+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have arthritis, high cholesterol, and hypertension.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
725 Albany St. Suite 8a Shapiro Bldg, Boston, MA 02118-2526
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
134
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
96
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
661
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.73M
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$77 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Sonali Parekh Desai's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2002
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Board certified · Apr 5, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
24 years in practice
Experienced
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Education & Training
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University (Class of 2002)
Mailing address
960 Massachusetts Ave Fl 2, Boston, MA 02118-2690
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Sonali Parekh Desai
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sonali Parekh Desai for arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Boston 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 Sonali Parekh Desai
Dr. Desai is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Boston, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 638-7460.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sonali Parekh Desai
Practice Location
725 Albany St. Suite 8a Shapiro Bldg, Boston, MA 02118-2526
Mailing Address
960 Massachusetts Ave Fl 2, Boston, MA 02118-2690
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