MD
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desai, Medical Oncologist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Monica Desai, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Desai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desai’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desai’s office at (713) 467-1722.
Is Dr. Desai board certified as a Medical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Monica 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
What conditions does Dr. Desai treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Central Right Female Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Right female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central right female breast
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50111: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of right female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Which procedures does Dr. Desai perform as a Medical Oncologist?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Monica Desai may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Desai's office.
Does Dr. Desai accept my insurance?
Dr. Desai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 467-1722 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Desai in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Desai's office located?
What is Dr. Desai's NPI number?An 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 1285895888.
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. Monica Desai's specialty?
Dr. Desai is a Medical Oncologist near Houston, TX. An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options. Contact Dr. Desai to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Monica Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, CHRISTUS Health 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
Where can I learn more about Medical Oncologist?
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Is Monica Desai accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Monica Desai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Monica Desai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (713) 467-1722 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Monica Desai?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (713) 467-1722 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Monica Desai have?
Dr. Monica Desai is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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