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Who is Dr. Desir, Physiatrist in Saint Petersburg, FL?
Dr. Ralph Desir, DO is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Saint Petersburg, FL. Dr. Desir is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desir’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desir’s office at (312) 942-4817.
What languages does Dr. Desir speak?
Dr. Desir and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Desir typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Desir 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. Desir. 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:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Desir typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Ralph Desir may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
Please contact Dr. Desir's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Desir accept my insurance?
Dr. Desir accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 942-4817 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desir accept in Saint Petersburg, FL?
Dr. Desir in Saint Petersburg, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Desir's office located?
Dr. Ralph Desir's Primary Practice
7901 4th St N Ste 300
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(312) 942-4817
What hospitals are Dr. Desir affiliated with?
Dr. Desir has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Adventhealth Fish Memorial,Orange City, FL
Adventhealth Fish Memorial,Orange City, FL
What is Dr. Desir's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Desir's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306408349.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desir?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Desir
What is Dr. Ralph Desir's specialty?
Dr. Desir is a Physiatrist near Saint Petersburg, FL.
What does a Physiatrist do?
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.
Is Dr. Ralph Desir affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Dr. Desir is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Adventhealth Fish Memorial. 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
When to see a Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Physiatrist. 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. Ralph Desir accepting new patients in Saint Petersburg, FL?
Yes, Dr. Ralph Desir is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ralph Desir offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desir's office at (312) 942-4817 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ralph Desir?
Please contact Dr. Desir's office at (312) 942-4817 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Desir's office located?
Dr. Desir's office is located in Saint Petersburg, FL.
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