Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Vitaliy Zak, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Ophthalmology Physician · Palm Desert, CA

  • NPI 1669566535
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 12 locations across 2 states.

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
44139 Monterey Ave Ste A
Palm Desert, CA 922608700
(760) 469-5195
Texas — 8 locations
Additional location
1000 E Expressway 83
La Joya, TX 785608301
(956) 583-2020
fax (956) 583-2025
Additional location
1006 E Hillside RD
Laredo, TX 780413287
(956) 724-7179
fax (956) 725-2402
Additional location
103 S Gardner St
Falfurrias, TX 783554217
(956) 631-8875
fax (956) 631-9134
Additional location
1113 Central Blvd Ste E
Brownsville, TX 785207532
(956) 504-1202
fax (956) 504-1306
Additional location
1205 N Ed Carey Dr
Harlingen, TX 785509207
(956) 423-2100
fax (956) 423-2485
Additional location
1309 E Ridge RD Ste 1
McAllen, TX 785031518
(956) 631-8875
fax (956) 683-1502
Additional location
1331 E 6Th St
Weslaco, TX 785966601
(956) 375-2820
fax (956) 375-2818
Additional location
506 E van Buren Ave
Harlingen, TX 785506836
(956) 423-4333
fax (956) 425-2020
California — 3 locations
Additional location
116 N Plaza St
Brawley, CA 922272426
(760) 344-4330
Additional location
1801 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 922627120
(760) 269-4291
Additional location
47474 Washington St
La Quinta, CA 922538846
(760) 469-5213

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 22, 2024
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
California #C193067 · Washington #MD00044090 · Texas #S6335
Medicaid (2)
WA #8408023 · CA #1669566535

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1669566535. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
5,809
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$830,297
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg 2,580 14 $36
67028 Injection of drug into eye 579 143 $110
92134 Imaging of retina 489 286 $38
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg 488 32 $215
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg 482 61 $873
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 310 209 $120
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg 173 53 $71
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 146 94 $122
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 86 86 $142
92250 Photography of the retina 80 60 $32

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Palm Desert Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 138. This provider delivers 42× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$696
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Astellas Pharma US INC 2 $266.94
Alimera Sciences, INC. 1 $135.16
Sight Sciences, INC. 1 $127.81
RxSight INC 1 $83.33
Abbvie INC. 3 $65.99
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $16.82

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$696

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,305
Patients
644
Total drug cost
$75,998
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 305 148 $10,779
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 254 172 $14,420
Latanoprost Generic 239 73 $5,031
Ofloxacin Generic 91 79 $1,500
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 87 36 $1,539
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 63 25 $2,394
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 57 46 $2,038
Timolol Maleate Generic 40 20 $767
Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 38 15 $14,725
Prolensa (Bromfenac Sodium) Brand 32 0 $11,898

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Vitaliy Zak's medical specialty?
Dr. Vitaliy Zak practices Ophthalmology Physician in Palm Desert, CA.
Where does Dr. Vitaliy Zak practice?
Dr. Vitaliy Zak practices at 44139 Monterey Ave Ste A, Palm Desert, CA 922608700. Office phone: 7604695195.
What is Dr. Vitaliy Zak's NPI?
Dr. Vitaliy Zak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669566535, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Vitaliy Zak accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Vitaliy Zak accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Vitaliy Zak commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (HCPCS J2777); Injection of drug into eye (HCPCS 67028); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.