Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desai, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in New York, NY?
?Pinkal Desai MD, MPH is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College and Assistant Attending Physician at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital.?After obtaining her MBBS at Byramjeejeebhoy Medical College in India in 2005, Dr. Desai obtained an MPH at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health.? Following her residency at Wayne State University, Detroit Medical Center, she underwent fellowship training in Hematology-Medical Oncology at Providence Hospital Medical Center, serving as Chief Fellow from 2012-2013. Dr. Desai was recruited to serve in our Leukemia Program to develop a clinical practice devoted to leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN). She will be developing clinical and translational research protocols and projects in the areas of leukemia, MDS and MPN.Dr. Desai is published in Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers Prevention and International Journal of Molecular Epidemiology and Genetics. She is the lead author and co-author on numerous WHI (Women?s Health Initiative) paper proposals and has presented abstracts at national meetings. She is a member of American Society of Hematology (ASH) and American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and has served on the ASCO University Committee.
WebsiteIs Dr. Desai board certified in Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Pinkal Desai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
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 Hematology / Oncology 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:
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Relapse
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia in Remission
- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia in Relapse
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- AML Leukemia
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
- ALL
- Acute lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphoblastic leukemia
- AML Leukemia in Relapse
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia in Relapse
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia in Relapse
- AML Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia in Remission
- ALL Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission
- Childhood Leukemia in Remission
- CML
- Chronic myelogenous leukemia
- Philadelphia chromosome positive leukemia
- CML Leukemia in Remission
- Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia in Remission
- BCR/ABL-Positive CML in Remission
- ALL Leukemia in Relapse
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Relapse
- Recurrent Childhood Leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9200: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, not having achieved remission
- C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission
- C9202: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, in relapse
- C9201: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, in remission
- C9101: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, in remission
- C9210: Chronic myeloid leukemia, BCR/ABL-positive, not having achieved remission
- C9211: Chronic myeloid leukemia, BCR/ABL-positive, in remission
- C9102: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, in relapse
Also known as:
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ®)
- MDS
- Preleukemia
- Bone marrow failure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D469: Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
- Thrombocytopenia
- Essential Thrombocythemia
- Platelet Disorder
- Essential thrombocythemia
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ)
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
- ET
- Primary Thrombocythemia
- Hemorrhagic Thrombocythemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
- D473: Essential (hemorrhagic) thrombocythemia
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Blood and Bone Marrow Disorder
- Blood Disorder
- Bone Marrow Disease
- Hematologic Conditions
- Diseases of Blood-Forming Organs
ICD-10 Codes:
- D759: Disease of blood and blood-forming organs, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
Also known as:
- Polycythemia vera
- Bone Marrow Disease
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ)
- PV
- Primary polycythemia
- Erythremia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D45: Polycythemia vera
Also known as:
- Aplastic Anemia
- Bone Marrow Failure Anemia
- Marrow Aplasia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D619: Aplastic anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Clinical Research Control Examination
- Clinical Trials
- Research Study Checkup
- Clinical Trial Participant Exam
- Control Group Medical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z006: Encounter for examination for normal comparison and control in clinical research program
Does Dr. Desai accept my insurance?
Dr. Desai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Trustmark Insurance Company
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Where is Dr. Desai's office located?
Leukemia
520 East 70th Street
Starr Pavilion, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10021
(917) 300-0553
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 1952539546.
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. Pinkal Desai's specialty?
Dr. Desai is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near New York, NY. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Desai to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Pinkal Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center 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 Pinkal Desai accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Pinkal Desai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Pinkal Desai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Pinkal Desai?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Pinkal Desai have?
Dr. Pinkal Desai is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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