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Dr. Neha Desai, DO
Atlanta, GA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desai, Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Neha Desai, DO is a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Desai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desai’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desai’s office at (404) 785-7485.
What languages does Dr. Desai speak?
Dr. Desai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist like Dr. Desai typically treat?
As a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, 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:
- Sickle Cell Disease (Stable)
- Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
- Sickle Cell-Hemoglobin C Disease
- Sickle Cell Disease with Acute Chest Syndrome
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle cell anemia without crisis
- Chronic sickle cell disease
- Stable sickle cell
- Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
- Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
- Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
- Hb SC Disease
- Sickle Hemoglobin C Disease
- Acute chest syndrome
- Sickle cell lung complication
- Chest pain in sickle cell
ICD-10 Codes:
- D571: Sickle-cell disease without crisis
- D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified
- D5720: Sickle-cell/Hb-C disease without crisis
- D5701: Hb-SS disease with acute chest syndrome
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D508: Other iron deficiency anemias
What procedures does a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist like Dr. Desai typically perform?
As a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, Dr. Desai performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Also known as:
- Red Blood Cell Apheresis
- Therapeutic Red Blood Cell Exchange
- Red Blood Cell Removal Procedure
- Erythrocytapheresis
CPT Codes:
- 36512: Therapeutic apheresis; for red blood cells
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Blood Draw
- Therapeutic Phlebotomy
- Blood Letting
- Blood Removal for Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 99195: Phlebotomy, therapeutic (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Desai accept my insurance?
Dr. Desai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 785-7485 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Desai in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
CareSource
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Desai's office located?
Dr. Neha Desai's Primary Practice
2220 N Druid Hills Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 785-7485
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 1558882605.
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. Neha Desai's specialty?
Dr. Desai is a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist near Atlanta, GA.
What does a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist do?
A pediatrician trained in the integration of pediatrics, hematology, and oncology, specializing in the recognition and management of blood disorders and cancer in children. This expert provides comprehensive care for conditions such as anemia, bleeding disorders, and various pediatric cancers.
Is this Dr. Neha Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with Piedmont Fayette Hospital, Piedmont Rockdale Hospital, Piedmont Henry Hospital, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Piedmont Athens Regional 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 Neha Desai accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Neha Desai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Neha Desai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (404) 785-7485 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Neha Desai?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (404) 785-7485 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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