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Ophthalmology

Uday R. Desai, MD

Works at hospitals in Detroit, MI · Michigan

Summary

Dr. Uday R. Desai, MD is an ophthalmologist at 2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202. Phone: (313) 916-2600. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Uday R. Desai had 367 Original Medicare patients and 1,634 services. NPI 1831259233. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202 · Directions
  • Phone: (313) 916‑2600
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Henry Ford Health Hospital
  • Group practice: Henry Ford Health System
  • Medical school: University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine · graduated 1986 (40 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Uday R. Desai, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Uday R. Desai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Uday 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 Uday R. Desai see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 367 Original Medicare patients and 1,634 services for Uday R. Desai. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Uday R. Desai's NPI number?
1831259233. 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 Uday 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 patients367
Services billed to Medicare1,634
Different services or procedures27
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Imaging of retina (92134)625 services
  2. Injection of drug into eye (67028)300 services
  3. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)244 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)149 services
  5. Photography of the retina (92250)114 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 cholesterol74%
  • Diabetes46%
  • Arthritis44%
  • Chronic kidney disease34%
  • Ischemic heart disease33%

Hospitals where Uday R. Desai works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Uday 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Uday R. Desai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Uday R. Desai as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Henry Ford Health System2,570 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Detroit

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Detroit, MI — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Henry Ford Health System

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine
Graduation year1986 (40 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1831259233
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians