Physician Profile
Vitaliy Zak, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Zak
Vitaliy Zak, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Palm Desert, CA. Vitaliy is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — retina specialist and internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows Vitaliy provided 5,726 services to 1,858 patients. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, imaging of retina, and injection of drug into eye. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669566535.
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
- (760) 469-5195
- Email not available
Practice Locations
44139 MONTEREY AVE STE A
Palm Desert, CA 92260
1309 E Ridge Rd Ste 1
Mcallen, TX 78503
1205 N Ed Carey Dr
Harlingen, TX 78550
506 E Van Buren Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
116 N Plaza St
Brawley, CA 92227
1801 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
1000 E Expressway 83
La Joya, TX 78560
1331 E 6th St
Weslaco, TX 78596
47474 Washington St
La Quinta, CA 92253
1113 Central Blvd Ste E
Brownsville, TX 78520
103 S Gardner St
Falfurrias, TX 78355
1006 E Hillside Rd
Laredo, TX 78041
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
5,726 services · 1,858 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
416 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
823 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
305 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
201 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
104 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
78 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | Treatment | 92201 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
20 | Less 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 6
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 Palm Desert 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Vitaliy Zak specialize in?
Vitaliy Zak is an eye doctor in Palm Desert, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Vitaliy Zak located?
Vitaliy Zak is listed at 44139 Monterey Ave Ste A, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Vitaliy Zak's phone number?
The number on file is (760) 469-5195. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Vitaliy Zak?
Vitaliy Zak's National Provider Identifier is 1669566535. 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 Vitaliy Zak train?
Vitaliy Zak attended Other, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Vitaliy Zak have?
Vitaliy Zak has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Vitaliy Zak do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Vitaliy Zak performs procedures including injection of drug into eye; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; 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 Vitaliy Zak's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Vitaliy Zak. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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