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Dr. Rupen Desai, MD

Milwaukee, WI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Desai, Neurosurgeon in Milwaukee, WI?

    Dr. Rupen Desai, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Milwaukee, WI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Desai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desai’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desai’s office at (414) 805-6804.

    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 Neurosurgeon, 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:

    • Brain Disorder
    • Other Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain Condition
    • Brain Problem
    • Unspecified Brain Disease
    • Various Brain Conditions
    • Uncommon Brain Problems
    • Specified Brain Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G939: Disorder of brain, unspecified
    • G9389: Other specified disorders of brain

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Brain Cancer
    • Brain Tumor
    • Metastatic brain cancer
    • Brain metastases
    • Cancer spread to brain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain

    Also known as:

    • Brain Tumor
    • Frontal Lobe Brain Tumor
    • Brain Cancer
    • Cerebral Tumor
    • Intracranial Tumor
    • Malignant Brain Tumor
    • Frontal Lobe Cancer
    • Malignant Frontal Lobe Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
    • C711: Malignant neoplasm of frontal lobe
    • C713: Malignant neoplasm of parietal lobe

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Brain Growth of Unknown Type
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain tumor of unknown nature
    • Brain lesion of unknown behavior
    • Indeterminate brain mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D496: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain

    Does Dr. Desai accept my insurance?

    Dr. Desai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (414) 805-6804 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Milwaukee, WI?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Affinity Health System

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Network Health

    • State of Wisconsin

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)

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    Where is Dr. Desai's office located?

    Dr. Rupen Desai's Primary Practice

    9200 W Wisconsin Ave

    Milwaukee, WI 53226

    (414) 805-6804

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    Dr. Rupen Desai's Practice 2

    8701 Watertown Plank Rd

    Milwaukee, WI 53226

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    Dr. Rupen Desai's Practice 3

    660 S Euclid Ave

    Saint Louis, MO 63110

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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 1114378551.

    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. Rupen Desai's specialty?

    Dr. Desai is a Neurosurgeon near Milwaukee, WI. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Desai to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with Froedtert 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 Neurosurgeon?

    Explore Neurosurgeon with 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 Rupen Desai accepting new patients in Milwaukee, WI?

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

    Does Dr. Rupen Desai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (414) 805-6804 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Rupen Desai?

    Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (414) 805-6804 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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