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- 155 Hospital Drive, Suite 300, Lafayette, LA 70503
About Dr. Desai
Anu G. Desai, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Lafayette, LA specializing in ophthalmology. Anu trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 2006. Medicare claims data shows Anu provided 2,159 services to 1,830 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and photography of the retina. This provider record is associated with NPI 1013125079.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (337) 235-6263
- Email not available
Practice Locations
155 HOSPITAL DRIVE, SUITE 300
Lafayette, LA 70503
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,159 services · 1,830 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
163 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
82 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
506 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
291 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
109 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
108 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
86 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with intermediate testing | Treatment | 92082 |
48 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
35 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
407 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Lafayette 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2006 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 7
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Anu G. Desai?
Anu G. Desai is an eye doctor in Lafayette, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Anu G. Desai's address?
Anu G. Desai is listed at 155 Hospital Drive, Suite 300, Lafayette, LA 70503. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Anu G. Desai?
The number on file is (337) 235-6263. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Anu G. Desai?
Anu G. Desai's National Provider Identifier is 1013125079. 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 Anu G. Desai train?
Anu G. Desai attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Anu G. Desai have?
Anu G. Desai has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Anu G. Desai perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Anu G. Desai performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Anu G. Desai's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Anu G. Desai. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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