MEENAKSHI M DESAI MD FACS
NPI 1821054172
Ophthalmology in Mt Vernon, IL

Q: What is Meenakshi Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Meenakshi Desai is 1821054172. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 25, 2006. The provider is also known as Meenakshi M Desai MD Facs.

Q: What is Meenakshi Desai's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Meenakshi Desai was last updated on February 6, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.

Active since April 25, 2006PECOS Enrolled

3000 BROADWAY, MT VERNON, IL 62864(618) 244-3200(618) 244-3254 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 6, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Meenakshi M Desai Md Facs NPPES

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

MEENAKSHI M DESAI MD FACS (NPI 1821054172) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Mt Vernon, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036053115) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821054172

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207W00000X

Provider Legal NameMEENAKSHI M DESAICredential: MD FACS

Location Address3000 BROADWAYMt Vernon, IL 62864-0020

Mailing AddressPo Box 986Mt Vernon, IL 62864-2340 · (618) 244-3200 · Fax (618) 244-3254

Phone(618) 244-3200

Fax(618) 244-3254

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateApril 25, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 6, 2014

✔ NPI 1821054172 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207W00000X

License✔ Licensed in IL · 036053115

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.

3000 BROADWAY, Mt Vernon, IL 62864

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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Meenakshi M Desai Md Facs

Other Identifiers 5

Other4100079IL · Blue Cross Blue Shield

Medicaid036053115IL

Medicare UPIND14080

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified629591IL

Other109262IL · Healthlink

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Meenakshi M Desai Md Facs is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 62864 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

$127.46 typical visit price

range $54.80 – $168.44

Typical copayment $31.86 (range $13.70 – $42.11)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$68.64 typical visit price

range $17.16 – $136.56

Typical copayment $17.16 (range $4.29 – $34.14)

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.

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 Meenakshi Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Meenakshi Desai is 1821054172. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 25, 2006. The provider is also known as Meenakshi M Desai MD Facs.

Where is Meenakshi Desai located?

Meenakshi Desai practices at 3000 Broadway, Mt Vernon, IL 62864. The listed phone number is (618) 244-3200.

What is Meenakshi Desai's specialty?

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

Is Meenakshi Desai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Meenakshi Desai is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Meenakshi Desai was last updated on February 6, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.