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Dr. Poorvi Desai, MD

Saint Petersburg, FL

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Desai, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Saint Petersburg, FL?

    Dr. Poorvi Desai, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Saint Petersburg, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Desai is fluent in English, Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi, 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 (727) 344-6569.

    What languages does Dr. Desai speak?

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

    • English

    • Gujarati

    • Hindi

    • Marathi

    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:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
    • D508: Other iron deficiency anemias
    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • B Vitamins
    • B12 Anemia
    • Dietary B12 Anemia
    • Cobalamin Deficiency Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D519: Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, unspecified
    • D513: Other dietary vitamin B12 deficiency anemia

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

    Also known as:

    • High White Blood Cell Count
    • Low White Blood Cell Count
    • Blood Disorder
    • Leukocytosis
    • Elevated leukocyte count
    • High WBC count
    • Leukopenia
    • Low WBC count
    • Immune system weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
    • D72819: Decreased white blood cell count, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Myelodysplastic Syndrome
    • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
    • Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ®)
    • MDS
    • Preleukemia
    • Bone marrow failure disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D469: Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Left Lung Cancer
    • Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial Cancer
    • Right upper lobe lung cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
    • C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung

    Also known as:

    • Essential Thrombocythemia
    • Thrombocytopenia
    • Platelet Disorder
    • Essential thrombocythemia
    • Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ)
    • ET
    • Primary Thrombocythemia
    • Hemorrhagic Thrombocythemia
    • Low platelet count
    • Platelet deficiency
    • Bleeding disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D473: Essential (hemorrhagic) thrombocythemia
    • D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3a
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Polycythemia
    • Blood Disorder
    • High red blood cell count (secondary)
    • Excess red blood cells (secondary)
    • Acquired polycythemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D751: Secondary polycythemia

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
    • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
    • CLL
    • B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
    • Lymphocytic leukemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    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

    Which procedures does Dr. Desai perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?

    As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Poorvi Desai may include:

    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 (727) 344-6569 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Saint Petersburg, FL?

    Dr. Desai in Saint Petersburg, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Desai's office located?

    Dr. Poorvi Desai's Primary Practice

    5000 Park St N Ste 1017

    Saint Petersburg, FL 33709

    (727) 344-6569

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    Dr. Poorvi Desai's Practice 2

    603 7th St S Ste 560

    St Petersburg, FL 33701

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    Dr. Poorvi Desai's Practice 3

    617 23rd St Ste 8B

    Ashland, KY 41101

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    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 1144614207.

    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. Poorvi Desai's specialty?

    Dr. Desai is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Saint Petersburg, FL. 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. Poorvi Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with Intermountain Health - St. Mary's Regional Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Hematology / Oncology Specialist?

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    Is Poorvi Desai accepting new patients in Saint Petersburg, FL?

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

    Does Dr. Poorvi Desai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (727) 344-6569 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Poorvi Desai?

    Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (727) 344-6569 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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