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Dr. Anjali Desai, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist

Morristown, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Desai, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Morristown, NJ?

    Dr. Anjali Desai, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Morristown, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Desai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desai’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desai’s office at (212) 639-2000.

    What languages does Dr. Desai speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Desai typically treat?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, 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:

    • Palliative Care
    • Comfort care
    • Supportive care
    • Symptom management care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z515: Encounter for palliative care

    Also known as:

    • Pancreatic Cancer
    • Pancreas Cancer
    • Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
    • Pancreatic Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Ovarian Cancer
    • Cancer of the ovary
    • Ovarian carcinoma
    • Female reproductive cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C563: Malignant neoplasm of bilateral ovaries

    Also known as:

    • Bile Duct Cancer
    • Liver Cancer
    • Cholangiocarcinoma
    • Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C221: Intrahepatic bile duct carcinoma

    What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Desai typically perform?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Anjali Desai may include:

    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 (212) 639-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Morristown, NJ?

    Dr. Desai in Morristown, NJ 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)

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Horizon Mutual Holdings

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Desai's office located?

    Dr. Anjali Desai's Primary Practice

    100 Madison Ave

    Morristown, NJ 07960

    (212) 639-2000

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    Dr. Anjali Desai's Practice 2

    136 Mountainview Blvd

    Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

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    Dr. Anjali Desai's Practice 3

    1275 York Ave

    New York, NY 10065

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    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 1699036376.

    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. Anjali Desai's specialty?

    Dr. Desai is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Morristown, NJ.

    What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?

    An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.

    Is Dr. Anjali Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Holy Name Medical Center 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

    When to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Anjali Desai accepting new patients in Morristown, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Anjali Desai is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Anjali Desai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (212) 639-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Anjali Desai?

    Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (212) 639-2000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Desai's office located?

    Dr. Desai's offices are located in Morristown, NJ, Basking Ridge, NJ, and New York, NY.