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Dr. Jose Desousa, MD
Dearborn, MI
54 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Online booking
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desousa, Specialist in Dearborn, MI?
Dr. Jose Desousa, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Dearborn, MI. He has been practicing for over 54 years and is board certified. Dr. Desousa completed his residency at Bellevue Hospital Center Nyu. He is a member of the AMERICAN ASSN OF ELECTRODIAGNOSTIC MEDICINE, MICHIGAN STATE MED SOCIETY, AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY, and AMA. Dr. Desousa is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desousa’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desousa’s office at (313) 846-8840.
Where did Dr. Desousa go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY, EPILEPSY-EEG, WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY, DETROIT, MI | Lafayette Clinic - Electroencephalography
Residency: Bellevue Hospital Center Nyu | Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals | New York University | New York Medical College Affiliated Hospitals | NYU Langone Medical Center | Lafayette Clinic
Medical School: Escola Med De Goa University Lisbon
Is Dr. Desousa board certified as a Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Jose Desousa, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Desousa speak?
Dr. Desousa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Portuguese
Spanish
What conditions does a Specialist like Dr. Desousa typically treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Desousa 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. Desousa. 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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4089: Other seizures
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Narcolepsy
- Sleep Disorder
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Sudden sleep attacks
- Type 2 narcolepsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G47419: Narcolepsy without cataplexy
Does Dr. Desousa accept my insurance?
Dr. Desousa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (313) 846-8840 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desousa accept in Dearborn, MI?
Dr. Desousa in Dearborn, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Michigan
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Desousa's office located?
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jose Desousa?
Dr. Desousa has appointments available at his Dearborn, MI office. Please select a date and time below.
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
AMERICAN ASSN OF ELECTRODIAGNOSTIC MEDICINE
Member
MICHIGAN STATE MED SOCIETY
Member
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
Member
AMA
Member
What is Dr. Desousa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Desousa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740276377.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desousa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Desousa
What is Dr. Jose Desousa's specialty?
Dr. Desousa is a Specialist near Dearborn, MI.
Is this Dr. Jose Desousa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desousa is affiliated with Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital, Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital, Corewell Health Wayne Hospital, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Corewell Health Trenton Hospital, Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe 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 Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Jose Desousa accepting new patients in Dearborn, MI?
Yes, Dr. Jose Desousa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jose Desousa offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Desousa, or call (313) 846-8840 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Jose Desousa?
Please contact Dr. Desousa's office at (313) 846-8840 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jose Desousa have?
Dr. Jose Desousa is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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