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Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD

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Specializes in: Pediatric Ophthalmology

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine (1996)

Professional interests include: eye problems, eye cancer

2401 Gillham Road
Kansas City, MO 64108

(816) 234-3000

Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD is a pediatric ophthalmologist in Kansas City, MO specializing in pediatric ophthalmology. She graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine in 1996 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD is affiliated with Children's Mercy Kansas City, SABATES EYE CENTERS LLC and UNIVERSITY HEALTH PHYSICIANS.

Office Locations

2401 Gillham Road
Kansas City, MO 64108

(816) 234-3000

(816) 302-9939

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3101 Broadway Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64111

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4320 Wornall Road Suite 220
Kansas City, MO 64111

(913) 261-2020

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Some issues Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

diagnostic B-scan

laser surgery

simple cataract surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery

B-scan

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

diagnostic B-scan

diagnostic imaging

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

intraocular lens implant

laser eye surgery

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

ophthalmic biometry

ophthalmic ultrasound

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

secondary cataract surgery

simple cataract surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

YAG laser surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Missouri, Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD performed more diagnostic B-scan, laser surgery, simple cataract surgery, and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for anterior segment surgery, B-scan, cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, diagnostic B-scan, diagnostic imaging, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, laser eye surgery, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, ophthalmic biometry, ophthalmic ultrasound, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), secondary cataract surgery, simple cataract surgery, YAG laser capsulotomy, and YAG laser surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

eye procedures

In 2023, Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD performed more eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Missouri.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

In 2012, Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD had a list price for comprehensive eye exam that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Missouri. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Kansas City, MO during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), diagnostic imaging and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	84
doctor visit	35
eye procedures	1313
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	146

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Kansas City, MO during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	103
doctor visit	69
eye procedures	1409
ultrasound (sonogram)	222

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	299
Female	468

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	545
Black	170
Hispanic	25
Asian	15
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	352
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	67
Less than 65	162

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Kansas City, MO during 2014 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	101
doctor visit	52
eye procedures	1476
ultrasound (sonogram)	210

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	295
Female	485

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	543
Black	187
Hispanic	25
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	360
From 75 to 84	199
85 and over	66
Less than 65	155

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Kansas City, MO during 2015 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), diagnostic imaging and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	38
diagnostic imaging	106
doctor visit	25
excision	17
eye procedures	1563
laser treatment	55
ultrasound (sonogram)	125

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	662
Female	986

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1100
Black	442
Hispanic	52
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	778
From 75 to 84	422
85 and over	118
Less than 65	330

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Kansas City, MO during 2016 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), diagnostic imaging and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	14
diagnostic imaging	104
doctor visit	239
eye procedures	1333
laser treatment	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	122

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	317
Female	495

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	545
Black	196
Hispanic	33
Asian	23
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	417
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	67
Less than 65	128

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD in 2016

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Kansas City, MO during 2017 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), diagnostic imaging and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	38
diagnostic imaging	113
doctor visit	363
eye procedures	1307
laser treatment	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	134

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	354
Female	546

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	634
Black	193
Hispanic	37
Asian	23
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	449
From 75 to 84	246
85 and over	71
Less than 65	134

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Kansas City, MO during 2018 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), diagnostic imaging and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	22
diagnostic imaging	115
doctor visit	57
eye procedures	1536
laser treatment	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	139

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	311
Female	553

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	653
Black	144
Hispanic	33
Asian	21
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	440
From 75 to 84	254
85 and over	78
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Kansas City, MO during 2019 were eye procedures, diagnostic imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	55
diagnostic imaging	169
doctor visit	67
eye procedures	1789
laser treatment	55
ultrasound (sonogram)	169

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	355
Female	541

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	682
Black	153
Hispanic	26
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	460
From 75 to 84	267
85 and over	70
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Kansas City, MO during 2020 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), diagnostic imaging and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	29
diagnostic imaging	122
doctor visit	38
eye procedures	1314
laser treatment	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	133

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	290
Female	446

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	590
Black	101
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	391
From 75 to 84	223
85 and over	57
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Kansas City, MO during 2021 were eye procedures, diagnostic imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	26
diagnostic imaging	134
doctor visit	211
eye procedures	1300
laser treatment	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	134

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	323
Female	480

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	655
Black	96
Hispanic	17
Asian	13
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	440
From 75 to 84	250
85 and over	53
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD in 2021

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Kansas City, MO during 2022 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), diagnostic imaging and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	35
diagnostic imaging	148
doctor visit	158
eye procedures	1488
laser treatment	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	159

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	298
Female	453

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	612
Black	89
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	373
From 75 to 84	252
85 and over	67
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	4
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Kansas City, MO were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), diagnostic imaging and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	32
diagnostic imaging	118
doctor visit	119
excision	17
eye procedures	1438
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
laser treatment	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	153

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	318
Female	495

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	161
Asian / Pacific Islander	13
Non-Hispanic White	596
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	24
Other	8

**Age**
75 to 84	227
85 and over	64
Less than 65	116
65 to 74	405

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine in 1996. She has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine (1996)

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Children's Mercy Kansas City

SABATES EYE CENTERS LLC

UNIVERSITY HEALTH PHYSICIANS

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Vision LLC	$1,546 AcrySof $599	AcrySof IQ PanOptix $356	LenSx $231	AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL $145	CLAREON $135	Other $80
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.	$156 enVista MX60 IOL $156
Allergan Inc.	$139 $139
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC	$114 ACTHAR $114
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$103 AcrySof $103
Other	$225 OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) $80	LUCENTIS $45	XIIDRA $25	Cimerli $24	CEQUA $19	Other $32

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,237
Education	$45

Research Payments

Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $8,543.

Biography

Dr. Komal Desai sees patients in Kansas City, MO. Her medical specialty is pediatric ophthalmology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Desai include eye cancer. She is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. She is affiliated with Children's Mercy Kansas City.

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2018 Medicare Patient Data

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Komal B. Desai, MD From 2012 - 2022

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