Dr. Neel Desai, M.D.
What this data tells you about Dr. Desai
Dr. Neel Desai is an ophthalmology in Largo, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Desai performed 2,304 Medicare services across 1,579 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Desai received a total of $870,543 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 819 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Desai is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement | 561 | $17 | $82 |
| Eye exam, established patient, focused | 415 | $61 | $175 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient | 272 | $79 | $250 |
| Cataract surgery with lens implant | 269 | $398 | $1,500 |
| Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope | 171 | $28 | $104 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient | 133 | $93 | $298 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | 122 | $8 | $90 |
| Transplantation of fetal sac tissue to cornea | 40 | $499 | $2,687 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) | 40 | $27 | $81 |
| Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing | 37 | $990 | $4,406 |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | 37 | $16 | $51 |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | 36 | $540 | $3,219 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | 34 | $257 | $1,639 |
| Ct scan of cornea | 34 | $25 | $73 |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | 26 | $10 | $32 |
| Reconstruction of conjunctiva with graft from outer eye or rearrangement | 21 | $247 | $2,613 |
| Injection into conjunctiva | 20 | $26 | $133 |
| Photography of content of eyes | 19 | $15 | $43 |
| Transplantation of outer layer of corneal tissue | 17 | $879 | $4,806 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
The majority of payments (60%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for ophthalmology in FL.
Geographic Context
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Desai is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (consulting-driven, top 1%), with 19 years of practice experience.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Desai experienced with corneal topography and eye depth measurement?
Does Dr. Desai receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
How do Dr. Desai's costs compare to other ophthalmologys in Largo?
What does Data Coverage mean?
Is this data up to date?
Explore related providers
All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
Provider corrections: Provider portal · Privacy questions: Privacy Policy · Terms: Terms of Use · Methodology: Methodology