Dr Ankit Desai, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Plainfield, IL

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Dr Ankit Desai, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist" physician in Plainfield, Illinois. He graduated from medical school in 2010 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Eligijus P Lelis Md And Associates, Sc and his current practice location is 15905 S Frederick St Ste 105, Plainfield, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (815) 714-9115.

Dr Ankit Desai is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036.139926) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1346553450.

Contact Information

Dr Ankit Desai, MD
15905 S Frederick St Ste 105,
Plainfield, IL 60586-2212
(815) 714-9115
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ankit Desai
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience15 Years
Location15905 S Frederick St Ste 105, Plainfield, Illinois
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Ankit Desai graduated from medical school in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1346553450
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/17/2010
  • Last Update Date: 01/18/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4880819663
  • Enrollment ID: I20160729000027

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ankit Desai such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1346553450NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 125057904 (Illinois)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 036.139926 (Illinois)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 036.139926 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Silver Cross Hospital And Medical CentersNew lenox, ILHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Ankit Desai allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSimpson Eye Associates Ltd
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1851348601
PECOS PAC ID: 4385618966
Enrollment ID: O20040820000087
Entity NameEligijus P Lelis Md & Associates, Sc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700830957
PECOS PAC ID: 5890736102
Enrollment ID: O20050517000909
Entity NameDeseye Retina Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1427698489
PECOS PAC ID: 8123454543
Enrollment ID: O20200204000224

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Ankit Desai is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Ankit Desai, MD
15905 S Frederick St Ste 105,
Plainfield, IL 60586-2212

Ph: (815) 714-9115		Dr Ankit Desai, MD
15905 S Frederick St Ste 105,
Plainfield, IL 60586-2212

Ph: (815) 714-9115

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