Elaine Desario, O.D.
NPI 1508065418 · Optometrist · Lexington, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Elaine Desario, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Lexington, KY (NPI 1508065418).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508065418
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1701DT (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
2,443.1 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 1,914 | $1 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 295 | $84 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 56 | $31 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 46 | $103 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 43 | $56 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 37 | $36 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 171 | 32 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 97 | 34 |
| Timolol Maleate | 47 | 13 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 44 | 13 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 25 | — |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 20 | 18 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 17 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$204 across 5 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
- 2007-07-12
- Last updated
- 2017-02-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elaine Desario's NPI number?
- Elaine Desario's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508065418, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Elaine Desario's specialty?
- Elaine Desario is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Elaine Desario located?
- Elaine Desario's practice location on file with NPPES is 2160 Sir Barton Way, Lexington, KY 40509-2228.
- What is Elaine Desario's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Elaine Desario is (859) 543-0857.
- Does Elaine Desario accept Medicare?
- Elaine Desario is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Elaine Desario's NPI active?
- Yes — Elaine Desario's NPI (1508065418) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-02-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.