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Dr. Shilpa Desouza, MD

Mineola, NY

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    Who is Dr. Desouza, Pulmonologist in Mineola, NY?

    Dr. Shilpa Desouza, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Mineola, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Desouza graduated from Kasturba Medical College Mangalore and completed her residency at Rochester General Hospital Program. Dr. Desouza is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desouza’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desouza’s office at (516) 663-2834.

    Where did Dr. Desouza go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Rochester General Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Kasturba Medical College Mangalore

    What languages does Dr. Desouza speak?

    Dr. Desouza and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Hindi

    What conditions does Dr. Desouza treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Desouza 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. Desouza. 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:

    • Pulmonary Hypertension
    • Secondary Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
    • Pulmonary arterial hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure in Lungs
    • Lung Hypertension
    • High Lung Pressure
    • High blood pressure in lung arteries (secondary)
    • Secondary PAH
    • Lung artery hypertension from other causes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
    • I2721: Secondary pulmonary arterial hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Dyspnea
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    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

    Does Dr. Desouza accept my insurance?

    Dr. Desouza accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 663-2834 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Desouza accept in Mineola, NY?

    Dr. Desouza in Mineola, 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)

    • Elderplan

    • Express Scripts

    • Healthfirst

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Desouza's office located?

    Dr. Shilpa Desouza's Primary Practice

    222 Station Plz N Ste 400

    Mineola, NY 11501

    (516) 663-2834

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    Dr. Shilpa Desouza's Practice 2

    297 Mineola Blvd

    Mineola, NY 11501

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    Dr. Shilpa Desouza's Practice 3

    1300 Franklin Ave

    Garden City, NY 11530

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    What is Dr. Desouza's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Desouza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588820856.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desouza?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Desouza

    What is Dr. Shilpa Desouza's specialty?

    Dr. Desouza is a Pulmonologist near Mineola, NY. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Desouza to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Shilpa Desouza affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Desouza is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Nyu Langone Hospital - Long Island. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Shilpa Desouza accepting new patients in Mineola, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Shilpa Desouza is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shilpa Desouza offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Desouza's office at (516) 663-2834 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Shilpa Desouza?

    Please contact Dr. Desouza's office at (516) 663-2834 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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