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Who is Dr. Desai, Neurosurgeon in Houston, TX?
Dr. Virendra Desai, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Desai graduated from The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio. Dr. Desai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desai’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desai’s office at (405) 271-2669.
Where did Dr. Desai go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio
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 Neurosurgeon, 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:
- Brain cysts
- Pressure on the Brain
- Other Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Cerebral cysts
- Arachnoid cysts
- Intracranial cysts
- Brain Compression
- Intracranial Pressure
- Brain Swelling
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G930: Cerebral cysts
- G935: Compression of brain
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Malformation
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Congenital Spinal Cord Defect
- Spinal Cord Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q068: Other specified congenital malformations of spinal cord
Also known as:
- Back Pain
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specified Aftercare
- Specific post-op care
- Specialized recovery care
- Follow-up for specific procedures
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare
Also known as:
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage Device
- CSF Shunt
- Ventricular Shunt
- Hydrocephalus Device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z982: Presence of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Displacement
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back
- Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
- Lumbar Disc Protrusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Spina Bifida
- Open Spine
- Neural Tube Defect
- Spinal Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q059: Spina bifida, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lipoma in Other Body Areas
- Benign Tumor
- Fatty tumor in various sites
- Benign fatty growth
- Lipoma in unusual locations
- Fatty lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D1779: Benign lipomatous neoplasm of other sites
Also known as:
- Syringomyelia
- Syrinx
- Spinal Cord Cyst
- Fluid-filled Cavity in Spinal Cord
ICD-10 Codes:
- G950: Syringomyelia and syringobulbia
Also known as:
- Hydrocephalus
- Water on the brain
- Brain fluid buildup
- Enlarged ventricles
ICD-10 Codes:
- G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specific Brain Birth Defects
- Brain Malformations
- Various Congenital Brain Abnormalities
- Rare Brain Malformations
- Specific Brain Development Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q048: Other specified congenital malformations of brain
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Spastic Diplegia', 'CP with spastic diplegia', 'Little's disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G801: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
Does Dr. Desai accept my insurance?
Dr. Desai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (405) 271-2669 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Desai in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Altamed Health Services
Apex Healthcare
Centene
City of Los Angeles
HealthSmart
Medicaid
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Desai's office located?
Dr. Virendra Desai's Primary Practice
6565 Fannin St # 9002
Houston, TX 77030
(405) 271-2669
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 1497016182.
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. Virendra Desai's specialty?
Dr. Desai is a Neurosurgeon near Houston, TX. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Desai to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Virendra Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Desai is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. 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 Virendra Desai accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Virendra Desai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Virendra Desai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (405) 271-2669 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Virendra Desai?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (405) 271-2669 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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