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Dr. Lekha Desai, MD
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Raleigh, NC
- NPI 1548503543
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 99.4 / 100 · 2023
- 13 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 3 states
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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4414 Lake Boone Trl Ste 302
Raleigh, NC 276077514
(919) 782-8038 - Additional location
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4860 Y St Ste 2400
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 734-6602 - Additional location
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150 Bergen St # I-248
Newark, NJ 071032496
(973) 972-6056
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2013 — 13 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 31, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2013 — 13 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207WX0107X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- North Carolina #2024-01714 · California #A148705 · New Jersey #25MA10541500
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1548503543. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
11,285
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$1,727,124
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J2777 |
Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg | 4,500 | 23 | $36 | |
92014 |
Established patient complete exam of visual system | 1,275 | 570 | $143 | |
92134 |
Imaging of retina | 1,268 | 602 | $46 | |
92202 |
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | 977 | 510 | $17 | |
J0178 |
Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg | 940 | 147 | $858 | |
67028 |
Injection of drug into eye | 821 | 257 | $130 | |
J2778 |
Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg | 750 | 58 | $237 | |
Q5128 |
Injection, ranibizumab-eqrn (cimerli), biosimilar, 0.1 mg | 225 | 30 | $269 | |
92201 |
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | 175 | 144 | $27 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 121 | 121 | $185 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in Raleigh Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician, average services per provider: 1,181. This provider delivers 9.6× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$301
Transactions
16
Manufacturers
6
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | 7 | $144.86 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 4 | $66.29 | |
| Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. | 2 | $40.04 | |
| Alimera Sciences, INC. | 1 | $19.98 | |
| Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. | 1 | $15.39 | |
| Apellis Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $14.28 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
235
Patients
107
Total drug cost
$20,968
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | Generic | 91 | 51 | $4,926 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | Generic | 49 | 18 | $2,142 |
| Prolensa (Bromfenac Sodium) | Brand | 27 | 16 | $9,908 |
| Ofloxacin | Generic | 24 | 22 | $342 |
| Difluprednate | Generic | 17 | 0 | $2,540 |
| Cyclopentolate Hcl | Generic | 14 | 0 | $128 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | Generic | 13 | 0 | $982 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Lekha Desai's medical specialty?
Dr. Lekha Desai practices Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in Raleigh, NC.
Where does Dr. Lekha Desai practice?
Dr. Lekha Desai practices at 4414 Lake Boone Trl Ste 302, Raleigh, NC 276077514. Office phone: 9197828038.
What is Dr. Lekha Desai's NPI?
Dr. Lekha Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548503543, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lekha Desai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lekha Desai accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lekha Desai commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (HCPCS J2777); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.