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Dr. Anil Desai, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist

Hackensack, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Anil Desai, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Hackensack, NJ. Dr. Desai is fluent in English and Gujarati, 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 (551) 996-2008.

    What languages does Dr. Desai speak?

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

    • English
    • Gujarati

    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:

    • Cancer pain
    • Cancer--Living with Cancer
    • Pain
    • Cancer Pain
    • Cancer Pain (PDQ)
    • Pain from cancer
    • Tumor pain
    • Neoplasm pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z515: Encounter for palliative care

    Also known as:

    • Chronic pain syndrome
    • Chronic Pain
    • Persistent pain syndrome
    • Long-term pain condition
    • Chronic widespread pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G894: Chronic pain syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Disease
    • Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
    • Vaso-Occlusive Crisis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified

    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. Anil 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 (551) 996-2008 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Carepoint Health

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Oscar Health

    • State of New Jersey

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Desai's office located?

    Dr. Anil Desai's Primary Practice

    20 Prospect Ave Ste 602

    Hackensack, NJ 07601

    (551) 996-2008

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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 1093102006.

    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. Anil Desai's specialty?

    Dr. Desai is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Hackensack, 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. Anil Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center, St. Joseph's University 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. Anil Desai accepting new patients in Hackensack, NJ?

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

    Does Dr. Anil Desai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (551) 996-2008 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (551) 996-2008 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Desai's office located?

    Dr. Desai's office is located in Hackensack, NJ.