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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desai, Addiction Medicine Specialist in Staten Island, NY?
Dr. Tejal Desai, DO is an Addiction Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Staten Island, 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) 226-2752.
What languages does Dr. Desai speak?
Dr. Desai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Addiction Medicine Specialist like Dr. Desai typically treat?
As an Addiction 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Alcohol Use Disorder
- Alcohol Use Disorder with Withdrawal
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Alcohol use disorder
- Alcohol dependence
- Alcoholism
- Problem drinking
- AUD
- Alcohol withdrawal syndrome
- Alcohol dependence withdrawal
- Alcohol detox
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1020: Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated
- F10239: Alcohol dependence with withdrawal, unspecified
What procedures does an Addiction Medicine Specialist like Dr. Desai typically perform?
As an Addiction Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Tejal 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) 226-2752 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Staten Island, NY?
Dr. Desai in Staten Island, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of California
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Where is Dr. Desai's office located?
Dr. Tejal Desai's Primary Practice
375 Seguine Ave
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 226-2752
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 1629605167.
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. Tejal Desai's specialty?
Dr. Desai is a Addiction Medicine Specialist near Staten Island, NY.
What does an Addiction Medicine Specialist do?
An addiction medicine specialist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) and other addictive behaviors. They are trained to address the physical, psychological, and social aspects of addiction to provide comprehensive care to patients struggling with various types of addictions.
Is this Dr. Tejal Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with Staten Island University Hospital - North 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
When to see an Addiction Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Tejal Desai accepting new patients in Staten Island, NY?
Yes, Dr. Tejal Desai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tejal Desai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (718) 226-2752 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tejal Desai?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (718) 226-2752 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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