Shilpa Desai, MD
NPI 1104112879 · Ophthalmology Physician · Cambridge, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shilpa Desai, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Cambridge, MA (NPI 1104112879).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1104112879
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 248156 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,464 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 1,508 | $44 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 934 | $136 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 399 | $138 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 366 | $26 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 336 | $97 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 188 | $80 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 93 | 44 |
| Latanoprost | 92 | 28 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 47 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 38 | 17 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 38 | 18 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 24 | — |
| Timolol Maleate | 23 | — |
| Erythromycin Base |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$878 across 18 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-06-21
- Last updated
- 2019-04-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shilpa Desai's NPI number?
- Shilpa Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104112879, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shilpa Desai's specialty?
- Shilpa Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shilpa Desai located?
- Shilpa Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138-5600.
- What is Shilpa Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shilpa Desai is (617) 499-5571.
- Does Shilpa Desai accept Medicare?
- Shilpa Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shilpa Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Shilpa Desai's NPI (1104112879) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-04-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.