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Who is Dr. Desai, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Arpita Desai, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Desai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desai’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desai’s office at (415) 476-4616.
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 Hematology / Oncology Specialist, 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:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal cancer
- Kidney carcinoma
- Renal cell carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C649: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified kidney, except renal pelvis
- C642: Malignant neoplasm of left kidney, except renal pelvis
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Cancer Spread to Unknown Site
- Hormone-Sensitive Cancer
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic Cancer of Unknown Primary
- Secondary Cancer, Unspecified Location
- Cancer of Unknown Origin
- Hormone-Responsive Cancer
- Endocrine-Sensitive Tumor
- Hormone-Dependent Cancer
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C799: Secondary malignant neoplasm of unspecified site
- Z191: Hormone sensitive malignancy status
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
Also known as:
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal Cancer
- Kidney Tumor
- Renal Cell Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C641: Malignant neoplasm of right kidney, except renal pelvis
Also known as:
- Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome
- Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome
- VHL syndrome
- VHL disease
- Genetic tumor disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q8583: Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome
Also known as:
- Other Kidney and Ureter Disorder
- Kidney Disease
- Ureteral Disorder
- Kidney and Ureter Problems
- Renal and Ureteral Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- N2889: Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer
- Urinary Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Desai perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Arpita Desai may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Desai's office.
Does Dr. Desai accept my insurance?
Dr. Desai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 476-4616 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Desai in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Central California Alliance for Health
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Desai's office located?
Dr. Arpita Desai's Primary Practice
400 Parnassus Ave # 300
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 476-4616
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 1609151125.
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. Arpita Desai's specialty?
Dr. Desai is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near San Francisco, CA. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Desai to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Arpita Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Mills-Peninsula 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
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Is Arpita Desai accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Arpita Desai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Arpita Desai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (415) 476-4616 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Arpita Desai?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (415) 476-4616 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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