Viral Desai, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Richmond, TX

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Viral Desai, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Richmond, Texas. He went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 2002 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 5610 W Grand Pkwy S, Ste 500, Richmond, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (281) 232-2024.

Viral Desai is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 6210TG) 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 1396850319.

Contact Information

Viral Desai, OD
5610 W Grand Pkwy S, Ste 500,
Richmond, TX 77406-5801
(281) 232-2024
(281) 232-2013

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameViral Desai
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience23 Years
Location5610 W Grand Pkwy S, Richmond, Texas
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:
  • Viral Desai attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1396850319
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/13/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9830253160
  • Enrollment ID: I20090130000345

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Viral Desai such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1396850319NPI-NPPES
6210TGOtherTXLICENSE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 6210TG (Texas)Primary

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. Viral Desai allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NamePramukh Drashti Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598919227
PECOS PAC ID: 8022172352
Enrollment ID: O20090130000321
Provider NameMahant Drashti Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700360930
PECOS PAC ID: 2365785508
Enrollment ID: O20190510000319

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. Viral 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
Viral Desai, OD
5610 W Grand Pkwy S, Ste 500,
Richmond, TX 77406-5801

Ph: (281) 232-2024		Viral Desai, OD
5610 W Grand Pkwy S, Ste 500,
Richmond, TX 77406-5801

Ph: (281) 232-2024

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