Quick answers
- Does Shilpa Desai accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shilpa Desai accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Shilpa Desai see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,021 Original Medicare patients and 15,551 services for Shilpa Desai. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shilpa Desai's NPI number?
- 1104112879. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Shilpa Desai, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 1,021 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 15,551 |
| Different services or procedures | 59 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)7,140 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)1,874 services
- Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (J0178)1,349 services
- Injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg (J0177)1,336 services
- Injection of drug into eye (67028)1,069 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis41%
- Diabetes36%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
Hospitals where Shilpa Desai works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shilpa Desai at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Tufts Medical CenterBoston, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220116
Practice locations
Addresses where Shilpa Desai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Pearl St, Suite 1100Brockton, MA 02301 (508) 584‑2100
- 669 Main StWakefield, MA 01880 (781) 245‑5200
- 800 Washington StBoston, MA 02111 (617) 636‑5487
- 955 Main StWinchester, MA 01890 (781) 245‑5200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shilpa Desai as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pratt Ophthalmology Associates Inc53 clinicians in the group
- Center for Eye Health Inc10 clinicians in the group
- North Suburban Eye Associates PC10 clinicians in the group
- North Suburban Eye Associates LLC8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Brockton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Brockton, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pratt Ophthalmology Associates Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Harvard Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1104112879 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians