Quick answers
- Does Kalindi M. Desai accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kalindi M. 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 Kalindi M. Desai see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 22 Original Medicare patients and 32 services for Kalindi M. Desai. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kalindi M. Desai's NPI number?
- 1821207176. 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 Kalindi M. 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 | 22 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 32 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
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%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kalindi M. Desai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 280 Delaware AveBuffalo, NY 14202 (716) 854‑1620
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kalindi M. Desai as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Park Sher Optical Co of Buffalo NY Inc.10 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Buffalo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Buffalo, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Park Sher Optical Co of Buffalo NY Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | State University Of New York - State College Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821207176 |
| 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