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Dr. Robert Desimone, MD
Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Specialist
,Clinical Pathologist
,Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist
New York, NY
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desimone, Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Specialist in New York, NY?
Dr. Robert Desimone, MD is a Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. Dr. Desimone is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desimone’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desimone’s office at (917) 300-0553.
WebsiteWhat are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Desimone?
Dr. Robert Desimone, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Desimone empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Transfusion Medicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Desimone is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Desimone speak?
Dr. Desimone and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Desimone treat?
As a Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Specialist, Dr. Desimone 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. Desimone. 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:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Multiple Myeloma in Relapse
- Multiple Myeloma in Remission
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
- Recurrent multiple myeloma
- Relapsed myeloma
- Myeloma recurrence
- Plasma Cell Myeloma in Remission', 'Kahler's Disease in Remission
- Myeloma in Remission
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
- C9002: Multiple myeloma in relapse
- C9001: Multiple myeloma in remission
Also known as:
- Monoclonal Gammopathy
- Blood Disorder
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- MGUS
- Plasma Cell Disorder
- Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
ICD-10 Codes:
- D472: Monoclonal gammopathy
Also known as:
- Antibody Response Test
- Immune Response Test
- Antibody Level Check
- Immunity Assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0184: Encounter for antibody response examination
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia
- Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Lymphoma
- Waldenstrm macroglobulinemia
- Lymphoplasmacytic Lymphoma', 'WM Lymphoma', 'Waldenstrom's Disease
- Lymphatic Cancer
- Lymphosarcoma
- NHL
ICD-10 Codes:
- C880: Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia
- C8590: Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified, unspecified site
- C8580: Other specified types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified site
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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
Also known as:
- Prenatal Screening
- Prenatal Testing
- Antenatal Testing
- Pregnancy Screening
- Maternal Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z369: Encounter for antenatal screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion Reaction
- Serum Reaction from Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Drug Reactions
- Transfusion reaction
- Adverse reaction to blood transfusion
- Reaction to blood products
- Transfusion-related serum reaction
- Adverse reaction to blood products
- Serum sickness from transfusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8092XA: Unspecified transfusion reaction, initial encounter
- T8061XA: Other serum reaction due to administration of blood and blood products, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Light Chain Amyloidosis
- Amyloidosis
- AL Amyloidosis
- Primary Amyloidosis
- Immunoglobulin Light Chain Amyloidosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8581: Light chain (AL) amyloidosis
Also known as:
- Fever After Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Fever
- Transfusion fever
- Post-transfusion fever
- Reaction to blood transfusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5084: Febrile nonhemolytic transfusion reaction
Does Dr. Desimone accept my insurance?
Dr. Desimone accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desimone accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Desimone in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
ArcBest Corporation
Centene
Cigna
Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst
OptumRx
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Desimone's office located?
Weill Cornell Medicine
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine - Upper East Side
525 East 68th Street, Suite F-715
New York, NY 10065
(917) 300-0553
What is Dr. Desimone's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Desimone's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083956460.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desimone?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Desimone
What is Dr. Robert Desimone's specialty?
Dr. Desimone is a Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Specialist near New York, NY. A physician specializing in blood banking/transfusion medicine ensures an adequate blood supply, prioritizes the safety of both donors and recipients, and oversees appropriate blood utilization. They conduct pre-transfusion compatibility and antibody testing to maximize the safety of blood transfusions. This specialist directs the preparation and safe administration of specific blood components, including red and white blood cells, platelets, plasma constituents, as well as marrow or stem cells for transplantation. Contact Dr. Desimone to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Robert Desimone affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desimone is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center 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 Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Specialist?
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Is Robert Desimone accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Robert Desimone is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Desimone offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desimone's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Desimone?
Please contact Dr. Desimone's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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