Toral Nitinbhai Desai

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry & Neurology

Toral Nitinbhai Desai is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry specialist based in Santa Cruz, CA with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(831) 454-0000Santa Cruz, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Toral Nitinbhai Desai has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 15+ years, working in group practice. She has been practicing since 2012 — over 15 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have substance use, tobacco, and schizophrenia.

1 of 86 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in CASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Santa Cruz15+ years experienceNPI since 2012

Older · 1045dNPPES updated 2023-07-14 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1400 Emeline Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-1976

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

72

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

46

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

162

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Substance Use Disorders, Tobacco Use Disorder, and Schizophrenia.

Substance Use Disorders
75%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

Tobacco Use Disorder
75%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

Schizophrenia
75%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Mood Disorders
74%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
72%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Bipolar Disorder
65%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Depression
54%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

Hypertension
50%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$232 received from industry

6 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Toral Nitinbhai Desai's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jul 12, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 15 years in practice

    Experienced

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry with additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders of childhood and adolescence.

Taxonomy: 2084P0804X

Virtual Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Care With Toral Nitinbhai Desai

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Toral Nitinbhai Desai for substance use counseling, follow-up consultations, follow-up consultations — no travel to Santa Cruz 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 Toral Nitinbhai Desai

Dr. Desai is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Santa Cruz, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (831) 454-0000.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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