Quick answers
- Does Rajen U. Desai accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rajen U. 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 Rajen U. Desai see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 626 Original Medicare patients and 3,006 services for Rajen U. Desai. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rajen U. Desai's NPI number?
- 1174788699. 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 Rajen U. 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 | 626 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,006 |
| Different services or procedures | 52 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)599 services
- Injection, bimatoprost, intracameral implant, 1 microgram (J7351)350 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)240 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)197 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)195 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%
- Diabetes43%
- Arthritis42%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Anxiety21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Rajen U. Desai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 104 Market StPerth Amboy, NJ 08861
- 1255 Broad St, Suite 104Bloomfield, NJ 07003 (973) 707‑5632
- 357 Route 9Manalapan, NJ 07726 (732) 431‑9333
- 385 Route 18, Suite HEast Brunswick, NJ 08816 (732) 698‑9300
- 4 Ethel Rd, Suite 403aEdison, NJ 08817 (732) 767‑1850
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rajen U. Desai as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Eye Centers of America LLC128 clinicians in the group
- Freehold Ophthalmology LLC12 clinicians in the group
- Santamaria Eye Center P A7 clinicians in the group
- New GW LLC6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Perth Amboy
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Perth Amboy, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Eye Centers of America LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Stanford University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1174788699 |
| 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
- 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