39 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desai, Psychiatrist in Clearwater, FL?
Where did Dr. Desai go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Bronx-Lebanon Hosp Ctr, Psychiatry; Middletown Psych Ctr, Psychiatry
Medical School: Gov't Med Coll, South Gujarat University, Surat, Gujarat, India | Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences
Is Dr. Desai board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Sangita Desai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Desai speak?
Dr. Desai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Desai typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive Type
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Depression
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
- Depressive schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic depression
- Schizophrenia with depressive features
- Schizophrenia with mood symptoms
- Mixed schizoaffective disorder
- Mixed psychotic and mood disorder
- Affective psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
- F251: Schizoaffective disorder, depressive type
- F258: Other schizoaffective disorders
- F259: Schizoaffective disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Paranoid Schizophrenia
- Undifferentiated Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia with Paranoia
- Paranoid Psychosis
- Delusional Schizophrenia
- Mixed schizophrenia
- Atypical schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia with mixed features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F200: Paranoid schizophrenia
- F203: Undifferentiated schizophrenia
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bipolar II Disorder
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
- Bipolar 2
- Bipolar with hypomania and depression
- Mild bipolar disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
- F3181: Bipolar II disorder
Also known as:
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- PTSD
- Trauma Stress
- Combat Stress
- Shell Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- F4310: Post-traumatic stress disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Desai typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Sangita Desai may include:
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Child Psychiatry Follow Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Ketamine Infusion
Please contact Dr. Desai's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Desai accept my insurance?
Dr. Desai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (727) 524-4464 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Clearwater, FL?
Dr. Desai in Clearwater, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Desai's office located?
Dr. Sangita Desai's Primary Practice
1437 S Belcher Rd
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 524-4464
What hospitals are Dr. Desai affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Desai has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Desai's NPI number?A 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 1386795532.
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. Sangita Desai's specialty?
What does a Psychiatrist do?
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.