Psychiatrist | 40+ years experience

Rakesh J. Desai, M.D.

820 Gessner Rd, #750, Houston, Texas, 77024-4278

About Rakesh J. Desai

Rakesh J. Desai is a psychiatrist based in Houston, Texas with 40 years of experience in Psychiatry. He completed his graduation in 1986. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount. Patients will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. Active license number of Rakesh J. Desai is J1599 for Psychiatry in Texas. His current practice location is 820 Gessner Rd, #750, Houston. Patients can contact him at 713-973-1007 or can fax him at 713-973-0104. Rakesh J. Desai, M.D., specializes in Psychiatry and his NPI number (Unique professional ID assigned by NPPES) is 1003897430.

Rakesh J. Desai specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

Practice Information

Rakesh J. Desai's specialty, credentials, practice address, contact phone number and fax are as below. Patients can call on the below given phone number for appointment.

Provider Name Rakesh J. Desai
Specialization Psychiatry
Credentials M.D.
Accepts Medicare Assignment Yes
Experience 40+ years
Graduation Year 1986
Gender Male
Practice Address: 820 Gessner Rd, #750
Houston, TX - 77024-4278
Fax 713-973-0104

Professional Identification Codes

NPI number stands for National Provider Identifier which is a unique 10-digit identification number issued to healthcare providers in the United States by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). NPI details are as mentioned below.

PAC ID 5193772010
Enrollment ID I20050404000325
NPI Number1003897430
NPI Enumeration Date: 11 Nov, 2005
NPI Last Update On: 06 Jan, 2022

Medical Licenses:

Healthcare professionals can hold one or more medical licenses for different specialties in the same state or different states. Related medical licenses for Rakesh J. Desai are as mentioned below.

License NumberSpecializationStateStatus
J1599Psychiatry TexasPrimary

Group Practice

Group practices are practice of medicine by a group of healthcare professionals who share their premises and other resources. Following list states all the group name with which Rakesh J. Desai is associated with along with the number of members in that group.
Organization Name (Group PAC ID) Members
Matagorda Episcopal Health Outreach Program (6002853538)10

Mailing Address

Business mailing address can be used for mailing purpose only, for visiting purpose patients need to refer above mentioned Practice address.

Rakesh J. Desai
820 Gessner Rd, #750
Houston, TX - 77024-4278
Phone: 713-973-1007
Fax: 713-973-0104

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Rakesh J. Desai is a psychiatrist specializing in Psychiatry. He specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

Rakesh J. Desai has approximately 40 years of experience in Psychiatry.

Yes, Rakesh J. Desai accepts Medicare assignment, meaning the provider participates in Medicare and accepts Medicare-approved amounts for eligible services.

Yes, Rakesh J. Desai is currently accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, contact the office directly and schedule an appointment.
*Availability may change. Please contact the office directly to ask about appointments.

Rakesh J. Desai practices at 820 Gessner Rd, #750, Houston, Texas, 77024-4278.

To schedule an appointment with Rakesh J. Desai, please contact the office at 713-973-1007.

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**Data of this site is collected from Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and NPPES. Last updated on 14 September, 2026.