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DR. KALINDI DESAI O.D.
NPI 1821207176
Optometrist in East Amherst, NY

Active since May 22, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6600 WESTMINSTER DR, EAST AMHERST, NY 14051(646) 734-8503 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 30, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Kalindi Desai O.d. NPPES

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

DR. KALINDI DESAI O.D. (NPI 1821207176) is an individual optometrist in East Amherst, New York, licensed in New York (TUV-007593) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of State University Of New York - State College Optometry (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821207176
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KALINDI DESAICredential: O.D.
Location Address6600 WESTMINSTER DREast Amherst, NY 14051-2802
Mailing Address6600 Westminster DrEast Amherst, NY 14051-2802 · (646) 734-8503
Phone(646) 734-8503
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSState University Of New York - State College OptometryGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateMay 22, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 30, 2014
✔ NPI 1821207176 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · TUV-007593
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
6600 WESTMINSTER DR, East Amherst, NY 14051
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Accepted Insurance

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

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Kalindi 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 ID9537357512
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101216000839
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 14051 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.57 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $17.14 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
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 Kalindi Desai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kalindi Desai is 1821207176. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 22, 2007.

Where is Kalindi Desai located?

Kalindi Desai practices at 6600 Westminster Dr, East Amherst, NY 14051. The listed phone number is (646) 734-8503.

What is Kalindi Desai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Kalindi Desai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kalindi 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 Kalindi Desai accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Providence Health Plan list Kalindi 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 Kalindi Desai was last updated on March 30, 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.