Dr. Ankit Desai is a Podiatrist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 1 additional practice location.
Dr. Desai is fluent in English, 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 (718) 692-5300.
What languages does Dr. Desai speak?
Dr. Desai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Podiatrist like Dr. Desai typically treat?
As a Podiatrist, 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 here.
Also known as:
Nail Fungus
Tinea Infection
Onychomycosis
Fungal nail infection
ICD-10 Codes:
B351: Tinea unguium
What procedures does a Podiatrist like Dr. Desai typically perform?
As a Podiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Ankit 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 (718) 692-5300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Desai in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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 1215432281.
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. Ankit Desai's specialty?
Dr. Desai is a Podiatrist near Brooklyn, NY.
What does a Podiatrist do?
A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.
Is this Dr. Ankit Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Desai is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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.
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Is Ankit Desai accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Ankit Desai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ankit Desai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (718) 692-5300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ankit Desai?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (718) 692-5300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.