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Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD

Accepting New Patients

(45 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ocular Oncology, Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous), Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and General Practice

Harvard Medical School

Professional interests include: eye problems, melanoma

300 Mount Auburn Street
Cambridge, MA 02138

(617) 499-5571

Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD is an oncologist in Brockton, MA specializing in ocular oncology, vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous), internal medicine (adult medicine) and general practice. She graduated from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD is affiliated with Brown University Health, Tufts Medicine, Revere Medical, St. Anne's Hospital, Tufts Medical Center, St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Holy Family Hospital, CENTER FOR EYE HEALTH INC, JASON M GILBERT MD PC, NORTH SUBURBAN EYE ASSOCIATES PC, PRATT OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATES INC and NORTH SUBURBAN EYE ASSOCIATES LLC.

Office Locations

St. Anne's Hospital

1 Pearl Street Suite 1100
Brockton, MA 02301

(508) 584-2100

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Holy Family Hospital

1030 President Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720

(508) 235-6216

(508) 673-0768

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11 Nevins Street Suite 205
Brighton, MA 02135

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260 Tremont Street Biewend Building 9th-11th Floors
Boston, MA 02116

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300 Mount Auburn Street
Cambridge, MA 02138

(617) 499-5571

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Holy Family Hospital

360 Merrimack Street Building 9 First Floor
Lawrence, MA 01843

(978) 688-6182

(978) 975-5557

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Holy Family Hospital

451 Andover Street
North Andover, MA 01845

(978) 794-8118

(978) 689-0731

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Some issues Dr. Shilpa Joshi 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. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

comprehensive eye exam

diagnostic B-scan

eye procedures

intravitreal drug injection

ophthalmic ultrasound

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

intravitreal injection

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Massachusetts, Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD performed more comprehensive eye exam, diagnostic B-scan, eye procedures, intravitreal drug injection, ophthalmic ultrasound, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for intravitreal injection 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD treated during 2015 were high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD treated as an oncologist in Brockton, MA during 2016 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	150
injections	16

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	21
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD treated as an oncologist in Brockton, MA during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	109
eye procedures	768
injections	205
laser treatment	14
photocoagulation	14

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	354
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	106
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	37
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD treated as an oncologist in Brockton, MA during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	18
doctor visit	1340
eye procedures	4735
injections	1524
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	362
Female	525

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	799
Black	28
Hispanic	18
Asian	29
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	252
From 75 to 84	304
85 and over	253
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD treated as an oncologist in Brockton, MA during 2019 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1008
eye procedures	4468
injections	1304

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	425
Female	609

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	916
Black	28
Hispanic	37
Asian	30
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	327
From 75 to 84	360
85 and over	260
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD treated as an oncologist in Brockton, MA during 2020 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	208
eye procedures	2092
injections	565

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	392

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	549
Black	25
Hispanic	33
Asian	18
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	238
85 and over	142
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	40
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD treated as an oncologist in Brockton, MA during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	18
doctor visit	391
eye procedures	3036
injections	884
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	361
Female	478

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	695
Black	31
Hispanic	35
Asian	38
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	296
From 75 to 84	282
85 and over	193
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	41
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD treated as an oncologist in Brockton, MA during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	38
doctor visit	328
eye procedures	3223
injections	925
ultrasound (sonogram)	38

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	356
Female	517

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	739
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	26
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	283
From 75 to 84	301
85 and over	230
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD treated as an oncologist in Brockton, MA during 2023 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	50
doctor visit	398
eye procedures	3605
injections	1015
ultrasound (sonogram)	81

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	376
Female	517

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	756
Black	33
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	305
From 75 to 84	316
85 and over	222
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Dementia	8
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD treated as an oncologist in Brockton, MA were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

diagnostic imaging	31
doctor visit	540
eye procedures	2759
injections	804
laser treatment	14
photocoagulation	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	38

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	269
Female	374

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	20
Asian / Pacific Islander	15
Non-Hispanic White	558
Hispanic	18
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	22

**Age**
75 to 84	223
85 and over	158
Less than 65	49
65 to 74	207

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD From 2015 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD graduated from Harvard Medical School. She completed residency at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Board Certification: Ophthalmology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Harvard Medical School

Residency: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Brown University Health

Tufts Medicine

Revere Medical

St. Anne's Hospital

Tufts Medical Center

St. Elizabeth's Hospital

Good Samaritan Hospital

Holy Family Hospital

CENTER FOR EYE HEALTH INC

JASON M GILBERT MD PC

NORTH SUBURBAN EYE ASSOCIATES PC

PRATT OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATES INC

NORTH SUBURBAN EYE ASSOCIATES LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.78 out of 5 stars based on 45 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Brockton, MA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$11,430 SYFOVRE $9,930	$1,500
Genentech, Inc.	$2,345 SUSVIMO $2,345
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$917 EYLEA aflibercept injection $550	EYLEA HD $136	Eylea $107	$124
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$611 Eylea $245	EYLEA aflibercept injection $166	EYLEA HD $140	EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $60
Allergan Inc.	$584 OZURDEX $343	RESTASIS $229	VRAYLAR $11
Other	$3,119 Constellation $490	ILUVIEN $488	VABYSMO $371	OZURDEX $309	Izervay $152	Other $1,309

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$7,501
Food and Beverage	$4,790
Honoraria	$3,000
Consulting Fee	$2,895
Travel and Lodging	$718
Other	$102

Research Payments

Dr. Shilpa Joshi Desai, MD has received 13 research payments totaling $23,707.

Biography

Dr. Shilpa Desai is a specialist in general practice, ocular oncology, and vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous) in Cambridge, MA, Brighton, MA, and Fall River, MA. In addition to English, she speaks Spanish. Her areas of expertise include the following: eye problems and melanoma. Dr. Desai's professional affiliations include Holy Family Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, and St. Elizabeth's Hospital. She attended Harvard Medical School and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) for residency. Patient ratings for Dr. Desai average 5.0 stars (out of 5). She has received distinctions including Phi Beta Kappa, Academic Honor Society; "Top Doctor", Boston Magazine; and "Top Doctor," Boston Magazine. According to Tufts Medicine, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Brighton, MA.