ND
21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desire, Internist in Port Jefferson, NY?
Dr. Nathanael Desire, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Port Jefferson, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 21 years. Dr. Desire is fluent in English and Creoles and pidgins, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desire’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desire’s office at (631) 642-9801.
Where did Dr. Desire go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
What languages does Dr. Desire speak?
Dr. Desire and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Creoles and pidgins
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Desire typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Desire 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. Desire. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Swelling
- Edema
- Fluid Retention
- Bloating
ICD-10 Codes:
- R609: Edema, unspecified
Also known as:
- Biventricular Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Both-sided heart failure
- Combined heart failure
- Global heart failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5082: Biventricular heart failure
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Desire typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Nathanael Desire may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Desire's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Desire accept my insurance?
Dr. Desire accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (631) 642-9801 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desire accept in Port Jefferson, NY?
Dr. Desire in Port Jefferson, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Desire's office located?
Dr. Nathanael Desire's Primary Practice
200 Belle Terre Rd Ste 110
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 642-9801
What is Dr. Desire's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Desire's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922118652.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desire?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Desire
What is Dr. Nathanael Desire's specialty?
Dr. Desire is a Internist near Port Jefferson, NY.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Nathanael Desire affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desire is affiliated with Peconic Bay Medical Center, Stony Brook 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
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Is Nathanael Desire accepting new patients in Port Jefferson, NY?
Yes, Dr. Nathanael Desire is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nathanael Desire offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desire's office at (631) 642-9801 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nathanael Desire?
Please contact Dr. Desire's office at (631) 642-9801 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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