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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desai, Neurologist in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Troy Desai, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Pittsburgh, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Desai is fluent in English, Gujarati, and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desai’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desai’s office at (412) 359-8850.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Desai?
Dr. Troy Desai, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Desai empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Infectious & Demyelinating Diseases, Multiple Sclerosis, Neuromyelitis Optica (Devic's Disease), Neurosarcoidosis, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Pittsburgh/PA community, Dr. Desai is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Desai speak?
Dr. Desai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Desai treat?
As a Neurologist, 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:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Acute Transverse Myelitis
- Neurologic Disease
- Spinal Cord Disease
- ATM
- Spinal cord inflammation
- Myelitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G373: Acute transverse myelitis in demyelinating disease of central nervous system
Also known as:
- Education and Literacy Problems
- Educational Difficulties
- Literacy Challenges
- Learning Barriers
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z558: Other problems related to education and literacy
Which procedures does Dr. Desai perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Troy Desai may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
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 (412) 359-8850 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Desai in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Highmark Inc.
Medicare
Other TPA
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Desai's office located?
Dr. Troy Desai's Primary Practice
420 E North Ave Ste 206
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 359-8850
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 1861727737.
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. Troy Desai's specialty?
Dr. Desai is a Neurologist near Pittsburgh, PA.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Desai to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Troy Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with AHN Allegheny General Hospital, Heritage Valley Sewickley 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 Troy Desai accepting new patients in Pittsburgh, PA?
Yes, Dr. Troy Desai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Troy Desai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (412) 359-8850 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Troy Desai?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (412) 359-8850 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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