Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desouza, Pulmonologist in Mineola, NY?
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 a Pulmonologist like Dr. Desouza typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
- R0602: Shortness of breath
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Desouza typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Shilpa Desouza may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Desouza's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
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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
What hospitals are Dr. Desouza affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Desouza has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Desouza's NPI number?A 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