Quick answers
- Does Vinay N. Desai accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vinay N. 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 Vinay N. Desai see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,029 Original Medicare patients and 57,107 services for Vinay N. Desai. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vinay N. Desai's NPI number?
- 1881668119. 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 Vinay N. 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 | 1,029 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 57,107 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)41,880 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)3,077 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)2,943 services
- Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing (92202)2,004 services
- Injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg (J0177)1,840 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%
- Arthritis43%
- Diabetes38%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Vinay N. Desai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 600 Jefferson Plz, Suite 320Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 315‑2198
- 7501 Greenway Ctr Dr, Suite 700Greenbelt, MD 20770 (301) 441‑4577
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vinay N. Desai as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Retina Group of Washington PLLC84 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Rockville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rockville, MD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Retina Group of Washington PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1881668119 |
| 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