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- 1034 Haw Creek Cir Ste 100, Cumming, GA 30041
About Dr. Desai
Niraj N. Desai, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Cumming, GA specializing in ophthalmology. Niraj trained at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, graduating in 2009. According to Medicare claims data, Niraj cared for 1,292 Medicare patients across 1,828 services. The services billed most often include measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1508048802.
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
- (678) 381-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1034 HAW CREEK CIR STE 100
Cumming, GA 30041
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
1,828 services · 1,292 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
438 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
129 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
75 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
503 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
55 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
249 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
227 | As often as other 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 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Cumming 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2009 at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Niraj N. Desai's specialty?
Niraj N. Desai is an eye doctor in Cumming, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Niraj N. Desai?
Niraj N. Desai is listed at 1034 Haw Creek Cir Ste 100, Cumming, GA 30041. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Niraj N. Desai?
The number on file is (678) 381-2020. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Niraj N. Desai's NPI number?
Niraj N. Desai's National Provider Identifier is 1508048802. 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
What is Niraj N. Desai's education?
Niraj N. Desai attended Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Niraj N. Desai been practicing?
Niraj N. Desai has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Niraj N. Desai known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Niraj N. Desai performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and closure of tear duct opening using plug; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Niraj N. Desai confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Niraj N. Desai. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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