Parul Desai, MD PA
NPI 1972599504 · Ophthalmology Physician · Edinburg, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Parul Desai, MD PA is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Edinburg, TX (NPI 1972599504).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972599504
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- L9674 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
1,747 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 | 476 | $40 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 319 | $126 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 225 | $128 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 170 | $89 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 113 | $150 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 58 | $36 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 1,191 | 268 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 496 | 311 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 452 | 259 |
| Timolol Maleate | 339 | 105 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 304 | 105 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 247 | 87 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 243 | 171 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$910 across 31 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
- 2005-09-20
- Last updated
- 2025-03-14
- Certified
- 2025-03-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Parul Desai's NPI number?
- Parul Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972599504, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Parul Desai's specialty?
- Parul Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Parul Desai located?
- Parul Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 2609 W Trenton Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539-3432.
- What is Parul Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Parul Desai is (956) 686-9777.
- Does Parul Desai accept Medicare?
- Parul Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Parul Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Parul Desai's NPI (1972599504) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.