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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desai, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist in New York, NY?
Dr. Purnahamsi Desai, MD is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Desai is fluent in English and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desai’s office at (212) 263-7477.
What languages does Dr. Desai speak?
Dr. Desai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Telugu
What conditions does Dr. Desai treat?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine 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.
Also known as:
- Low Birth Weight Newborn
- Low Birth Weight Baby
- Birth Weight
- LBW newborn
- Small baby
- Baby born 1000-1249 grams
- LBW baby
- Small baby at birth
- Underweight newborn
ICD-10 Codes:
- P0714: Other low birth weight newborn, 1000-1249 grams
- P0717: Other low birth weight newborn, 1750-1999 grams
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Developmental Coordination Disorder
- Developmental Disabilities
- Dyspraxia
- Motor Skill Disorder
- Clumsiness Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- F82: Specific developmental disorder of motor function
Which procedures does Dr. Desai perform as a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Purnahamsi Desai may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
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 (212) 263-7477 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Desai in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Express Scripts
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Desai's office located?
Dr. Purnahamsi Desai's Primary Practice
530 1st Ave Ste 7A
New York, NY 10016
(212) 263-7477
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 1093978231.
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. Purnahamsi Desai's specialty?
Dr. Desai is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist near New York, NY. A pediatrician who serves as the primary care provider for sick newborn infants utilizes their clinical expertise for direct patient care and collaborates with obstetrical colleagues to develop care plans for mothers with high-risk pregnancies. Contact Dr. Desai to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Purnahamsi Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with NYU Langone Health - Tisch Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist?
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Is Purnahamsi Desai accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Purnahamsi Desai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Purnahamsi Desai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (212) 263-7477 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Purnahamsi Desai?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (212) 263-7477 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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