Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Lina M Desai, OD

Individual provider Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist · NPI 1609806637

Dr. Lina M Desai, OD is an Optometry in Knoxville, Tennessee. Graduated from New England College of Optometry in 1999, 27 years ago. Practices with Specialeyes Inc, a 2-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in California and Tennessee.

Years since qualifying
27
Trained at
New England College of Optometry
Licensed in
CA, TN
In the registry since
2006
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

11232 W Point Dr Ste A
Knoxville, TN 37934-2837
Phone: (865) 777-2020
Fax: (865) 966-8257
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152WC0802X · Licence T2234 (TN)
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Taxonomy 152WC0802X · Licence 11203T (CA)

Record details

NPI number1609806637
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJuly 4, 2006
Last updated in NPPESOctober 11, 2010

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolNEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1999 (27 years in practice)
Group practice Specialeyes Inc — 2 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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