Physician Profile
Shilpa J. Desai, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Desai
Based in Cambridge, MA, Shilpa J. Desai, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Shilpa graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2011. Shilpa is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows Shilpa provided 15,236 services to 2,749 patients. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, imaging of retina, and injection, aflibercept, 1 mg. NPI 1104112879 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (617) 499-5571
- Email not available
Practice Locations
300 MOUNT AUBURN ST
Cambridge, MA 02138
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
15,236 services · 2,749 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
934 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
135 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina | Procedure | 67042 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina | Procedure | 67036 |
15 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
76 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length | Imaging | 76516 |
44 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
1,508 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
399 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
366 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
188 | 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.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Cambridge 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Harvard Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2011 at Harvard Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 7
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Desai specialize in?
Dr. Desai is an eye doctor in Cambridge, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Desai located?
Dr. Desai is listed at 300 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Desai's phone number?
The number on file is (617) 499-5571. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Desai?
Dr. Desai's National Provider Identifier is 1104112879. 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 go to medical school?
Dr. Desai attended Harvard Medical School, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Desai have?
Dr. Desai has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Desai do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Desai performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina and removal of eye fluid between lens and retina; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures and ultrasound scan to determine eye length; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. 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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