Provider Profile

Achyut D. Desai, OD

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About Dr. Desai

Achyut D. Desai, OD is an optometrist practicing in Chicago, IL. Achyut trained at Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago, graduating in 2009. According to Medicare claims data, the services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.

Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.

Education & Training

Specialty

Optometrist (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

IL license046010222
NPI1265660237
NPI issued06/29/2009

License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What kind of doctor is Dr. Desai?

Dr. Desai is an optometrist in Chicago, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Desai's address?

Dr. Desai is listed at 3241 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Desai?

The number on file is (312) 225-6200. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.

NPI registry

What is the NPI for Dr. Desai?

Dr. Desai's National Provider Identifier is 1265660237. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.

NPI registry

Where did Dr. Desai train?

Dr. Desai attended Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How much experience does Dr. Desai have?

Dr. Desai has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What procedures does Dr. Desai perform?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Desai the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Is Dr. Desai's profile verified?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Desai. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.