Quick answers
- Does Neel R. Desai accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Neel R. 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 Neel R. Desai see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 520 Original Medicare patients and 2,182 services for Neel R. Desai. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Neel R. Desai's NPI number?
- 1609957786. 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 Neel R. 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 | 520 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,182 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)514 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)295 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)275 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)241 services
- Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope (92286)149 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure71%
- Arthritis46%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Anxiety25%
- Chronic kidney disease23%
Hospitals where Neel R. Desai works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Neel R. 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.
- Morton Plant HospitalClearwater, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100127
Practice locations
Addresses where Neel R. Desai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11925 Sheldon RdTampa, FL 33626 (727) 581‑8706
- 148 13th St SWLargo, FL 33770 (727) 581‑8706
- 501 N Howard Ave, Suite 100Tampa, FL 33606 (727) 581‑8706
- 6133 Central AveSaint Petersburg, FL 33710 (727) 344‑3008
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Neel R. Desai as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Eye Physicians of Pinellas, PA39 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Tampa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tampa, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Eye Physicians of Pinellas, PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609957786 |
| 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