Jayant Desai, MD
NPI 1760550271 · Ophthalmology Physician · Jamaica, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jayant Desai, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Jamaica, NY (NPI 1760550271).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1760550271
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 144734 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
167 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 58 | $123 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 37 | $41 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 30 | $40 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 14 | $69 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 14 | $37 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Retinal Drawing92201 | 14 | $26 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $26–$123 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-01
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jayant Desai's NPI number?
- Jayant Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760550271, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jayant Desai's specialty?
- Jayant Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jayant Desai located?
- Jayant Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 16521 Hillside Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432-4134.
- What is Jayant Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jayant Desai is (718) 657-1717.
- Does Jayant Desai accept Medicare?
- Jayant Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jayant Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Jayant Desai's NPI (1760550271) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.