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DR. LINA M DESAI O.D.
NPI 1609806637
Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management in Knoxville, TN

Active since July 04, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
11232 W POINT DR, SUITE A, KNOXVILLE, TN 37934(865) 777-2020(865) 966-8257 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 11, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Lina M Desai O.d. NPPES

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

DR. LINA M DESAI O.D. (NPI 1609806637) is an individual corneal and contact management provider in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (T2234) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of New England College Of Optometry (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609806637
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152WC0802X
Provider Legal NameDR. LINA M DESAICredential: O.D.
Location Address11232 W POINT DR, SUITE AKnoxville, TN 37934-2837
Mailing Address11232 W Point Dr, Suite AKnoxville, TN 37934-2837 · (865) 777-2020 · Fax (865) 966-8257
Phone(865) 777-2020
Fax(865) 966-8257
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNew England College Of OptometryGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateJuly 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 11, 2010
✔ NPI 1609806637 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometrist · Corneal and Contact ManagementEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152WC0802X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · T2234✔ Licensed in CA · 11203T
Definition
The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.
11232 W POINT DR, Knoxville, TN 37934
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINU87180TN
Medicare PIN3944620TN
Medicare PIN103I410005TN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Lina M Desai O.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2860487931
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040420000731
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Lina Desai reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Specialeyes Inc
0.1 mi
Corneal and Contact Management
11232 W POINT DR, SUITE A
Knoxville, TN 37934
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1417120361 (865) 966-8255

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
14 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37934 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

SPECIALEYES INC
Optometrist (Corneal and Contact Management)
11232 W POINT DR, SUITE A
KNOXVILLE, TN 37934
Knox County (865) 966-8255
DR. MILIND L DESAI O.D.
Optometrist (Corneal and Contact Management)
11232 W POINT DR, SUITE A
KNOXVILLE, TN 37934
Knox County (865) 966-8255

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 Lina Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lina Desai is 1609806637. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 4, 2006.

Where is Lina Desai located?

Lina Desai practices at 11232 W Point Dr Suite A, Knoxville, TN 37934. The listed phone number is (865) 777-2020.

What is Lina Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist, specializing in Corneal and Contact Management, with taxonomy code 152WC0802X.

Is Lina Desai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lina Desai is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Lina Desai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lina Desai reassigns Medicare benefits to Specialeyes Inc (Knoxville, TN). The 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 Lina Desai's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lina Desai accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and 10 other insurers list Lina Desai 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 Lina Desai was last updated on October 11, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.