DR. LINA M DESAI O.D.
NPI 1609806637
Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management in Knoxville, TN
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
Specialties & Licenses
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.
Other Identifiers 3
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
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.
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.
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.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37934
KNOXVILLE, TN 37934
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.
What insurance does Lina Desai accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 3 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 with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
