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MCALLEN RETINA CENTER
NPI 1558451260
Ophthalmology in Edinburg, TX

Active since October 13, 2006
2609 W TRENTON RD, EDINBURG, TX 78539(956) 686-9777(956) 686-9778 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 2, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Mcallen Retina Center NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MCALLEN RETINA CENTER (NPI 1558451260) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Edinburg, Texas and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. The organization lists Parul S Desai, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558451260
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NamePARUL S DESAI MD PA
Location Address2609 W TRENTON RDEdinburg, TX 78539-3432
Mailing Address2609 W Trenton RdEdinburg, TX 78539-3432 · (956) 686-9777 · Fax (956) 686-9778
Phone(956) 686-9777
Fax(956) 686-9778
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialParul S DesaiOwner · (956) 686-9777
Enumeration DateOctober 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 2, 2021
NPPES CertifiedDecember 2, 2021
✔ NPI 1558451260 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
2609 W TRENTON RD, Edinburg, TX 78539
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsMcallen Retina Center

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid171865201TX

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Mcallen Retina Center is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Mcallen Retina Center, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Renee Clark, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1548517667
2609 W TRENTON RD
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 686-9777
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Parul Desai, MD PA
Ophthalmology
NPI 1972599504
2609 W TRENTON RD
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 686-9777
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Syed Khurshid, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1720247752
2609 W TRENTON RD
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 686-9777
✔ PECOSSame address
Cibele Saporito, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1790126787
5313 MCPHERSON RD
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 795-8310
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare118 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Parul S Desai MD PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Parul S Desai MD PA is 1558451260. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 13, 2006. The provider is doing business as Mcallen Retina Center.

Where is Parul S Desai MD PA located?

Parul S Desai MD PA is located at 2609 W Trenton Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539. The listed phone number is (956) 686-9777.

What is Parul S Desai MD PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Parul S Desai MD PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Parul S Desai MD PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Parul S Desai MD PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Parul S Desai MD PA, in Ophthalmology and Optometry. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Of these, 3 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Parul S Desai MD PA accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Parul S Desai MD PA as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Parul S Desai MD PA was last updated on December 2, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.