Tapan Apurva Desai, MD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE, SLEEP MEDICINE
With over 24 years in internal medicine, Tapan Apurva Desai, MD is a long-established pulmonologist in Crown Point. He has been in practice for 24+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
12750 Saint Francis Dr Ste 410, Crown Point, IN 46307-0264
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better42.3%
Indiana avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-40.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,035
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
447
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,192
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.95M
Percentile rankings compared against 557 reporting peers in Indiana.
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 COPD.
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
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+40%) — 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
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — 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 (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$844 received from industry
9 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 Tapan Apurva Desai's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jun 26, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
24 years in practice
Experienced
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Mailing address
Po Box 781076, Detroit, MI 48278-1076
Differs from practice location
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Tapan Apurva Desai
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Tapan Apurva Desai for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Crown Point 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 Tapan Apurva Desai
NPI records show Dr. Desai as active with telehealth listed in Crown Point, IN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (219) 769-8340.
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 Tapan Apurva Desai
Practice Location
12750 Saint Francis Dr Ste 410, Crown Point, IN 46307-0264
Mailing Address
Po Box 781076, Detroit, MI 48278-1076
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