MD
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desai, Psychiatrist in Commack, NY?
Dr. Megan Desai, DO is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Commack, NY 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 Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desai’s office at (631) 444-7534.
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 Psychiatrist, 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:
- Depression (Single Episode)
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Moderate Major Depressive Disorder (Single Episode)
- Severe Depression (Single Episode)
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Mild Depression (Single Episode)
- Recurrent Depression
- Mild Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Major depression
- Depressive episode
- Clinical depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
- Moderate clinical depression
- Moderate unipolar depression
- Moderate depressive episode
- Severe major depression
- Severe depressive episode
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Mild major depression
- Mild depressive episode
- Low mood
- Chronic depression
- Repeated depressive episodes
- Mild chronic depression
- Mild recurring depression
- Mild depressive episodes
- Major depressive disorder
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F321: Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate
- F322: Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F320: Major depressive disorder, single episode, mild
- F339: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
- F330: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild
- F32A: Depression, unspecified
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety from Medical Condition
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
- Secondary anxiety disorder
- Organic anxiety
- Physical illness causing anxiety
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
- F064: Anxiety disorder due to known physiological condition
Also known as:
- Adjustment Disorder
- Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depression
- Mental Disorder
- Situational Depression
- Stress Response Syndrome
- Reaction to Stress
- Stress-Related Anxiety and Depression
- Mixed Mood Adjustment Disorder
- Emotional Distress from Stress
ICD-10 Codes:
- F4320: Adjustment disorder, unspecified
- F4323: Adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mild to Moderate Depressed Bipolar Episode
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bipolar II Disorder
- Bipolar depression
- Manic-depressive illness, depressed phase
- Depressive episode of bipolar
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
- Bipolar 2
- Bipolar with hypomania and depression
- Mild bipolar disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F3130: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, mild or moderate severity, unspecified
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
- F3181: Bipolar II disorder
Also known as:
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Suicide
- Suicidal ideation
- Thoughts of ending life
- Self-harm thoughts
ICD-10 Codes:
- R45851: Suicidal ideations
Also known as:
- Alcohol Use Disorder
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Alcohol use disorder
- Alcohol dependence
- Alcoholism
- Problem drinking
- AUD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1020: Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADHD
- ADD
- Hyperactivity Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type
Which procedures does Dr. Desai perform as a Psychiatrist?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by a Dr. Megan Desai may include:
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Child Psychiatry Follow Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Ketamine Infusion
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 (631) 444-7534 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Commack, NY?
Dr. Desai in Commack, 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
Benefit Administrative Systems LLC
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Healthfirst
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Desai's office located?
Dr. Megan Desai's Primary Practice
2171 Jericho Tpke Ste 345
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 444-7534
Dr. Megan Desai's Practice 2
100 Highlands Blvd Ste 201
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 473-3877
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 1861955338.
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. Megan Desai's specialty?
Dr. Desai is a Psychiatrist near Commack, NY.
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Contact Dr. Desai to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Megan Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with Mather 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
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Is Megan Desai accepting new patients in Commack, NY?
Yes, Dr. Megan Desai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Megan Desai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (631) 444-7534 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Megan Desai?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (631) 444-7534 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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