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Dr. Samir Desai, MD

Hematology / Oncology Specialist

Utica, NY

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Desai, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Utica, NY?

    Dr. Samir Desai, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Utica, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Desai graduated from Smt. N.H.L. Municipal Medical College and completed his residency at Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Hematology/Oncology; Cath M C Bklyn-Queens Inc, Internal Medicine. Dr. Desai is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desai’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desai’s office at (315) 798-9300.

    Where did Dr. Desai go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Hematology/Oncology; Cath M C Bklyn-Queens Inc, Internal Medicine | Maimonides Medical Center/Infants and Children's Hospital of Brooklyn Program

    • Medical School: Municipal Med Coll- Gujarat Univ- Ahmedabad- Gujarat- India | Smt. N.H.L. Municipal Medical College

    Is Dr. Desai board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Samir Desai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Desai speak?

    Dr. Desai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Hindi

    What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Desai typically treat?

    As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Desai diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Desai. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Cancer
    • Renal cancer
    • Kidney carcinoma
    • Renal cell carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C642: Malignant neoplasm of left kidney, except renal pelvis

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Right upper lobe lung cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung

    Also known as:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Myeloma
    • Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Active multiple myeloma
    • Untreated multiple myeloma
    • Plasma cell myeloma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
    • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
    • CLL
    • B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
    • Lymphocytic leukemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission

    What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Desai typically perform?

    As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Samir Desai may include:

    Please contact Dr. Desai's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Desai accept my insurance?

    Dr. Desai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (315) 798-9300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Utica, NY?

    Dr. Desai in Utica, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Highmark Health

    • Humana

    • Martin's Point Health Care

    • Medicare

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Desai's office located?

    Dr. Samir Desai's Primary Practice

    807 Newell St

    Utica, NY 13502

    (315) 798-9300

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    Dr. Samir Desai's Practice 2

    91 Perimeter Rd Ste 130

    Rome, NY 13441

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    Dr. Samir Desai's Practice 3

    1617 N James St

    Rome, NY 13440

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    What hospitals are Dr. Desai affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Desai has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Bassett Medical Center,Cooperstown, NY
    Lewis County General Hospital,Lowville, NY
    Rome Health Hospital,Rome, NY

    What is Dr. Desai's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417942301.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desai?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Desai

    What is Dr. Samir Desai's specialty?

    Dr. Desai is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Utica, NY.

    What does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist do?

    An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available.

    Is Dr. Samir Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with Wynn Hospital, Upstate University Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hematology / Oncology Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Samir Desai accepting new patients in Utica, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Samir Desai is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Samir Desai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (315) 798-9300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Samir Desai?

    Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (315) 798-9300 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Desai's office located?

    Dr. Desai's offices are located in Utica, NY and Rome, NY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Samir Desai have?

    Dr. Samir Desai is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.