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Dr. Poyani Desai, MD

Sugar Land, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Desai, Family Medicine Specialist in Sugar Land, TX?

    Dr. Poyani Desai, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Sugar Land, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Desai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desai’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desai’s office at (817) 297-4141.

    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 Family Medicine 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:

    • Medical Check After Other Accident
    • Post-injury medical exam
    • Accident injury evaluation
    • General accident checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z043: Encounter for examination and observation following other accident

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Repeated Falls
    • Falls
    • Frequent Falling
    • Recurrent Falls
    • Balance Problems Leading to Falls

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R296: Repeated falls

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain
    • Body ache
    • Discomfort
    • Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified
    • R52: Pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Pressure
    • Hypotension
    • Blood Pressure Drop
    • Fainting Spells

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I959: Hypotension, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Nausea
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick to Stomach
    • Queasiness
    • Upset Stomach

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R110: Nausea

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Need for Home Care Assistance
    • In-home care support
    • Assistance at home
    • Home health services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z742: Need for assistance at home and no other household member able to render care

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety
    • Restlessness
    • Agitation
    • Feeling on edge

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R451: Restlessness and agitation

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Injury
    • General injury
    • Injury, unknown location
    • Trauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T148XXA: Other injury of unspecified body region, initial encounter

    Which procedures does Dr. Desai perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Poyani 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 (817) 297-4141 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Sugar Land, TX?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Desai's office located?

    Dr. Poyani Desai's Primary Practice

    4645 Sweetwater Blvd Ste 200

    Sugar Land, TX 77479

    (817) 297-4141

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    Dr. Poyani Desai's Practice 2

    4054 NW Loop

    Carthage, TX 75633

    (903) 693-8504

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    Dr. Poyani Desai's Practice 3

    1705 Jackson St

    Booth, TX 77469

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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 1902285141.

    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. Poyani Desai's specialty?

    Dr. Desai is a Family Medicine Specialist near Sugar Land, TX. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Desai to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, UW Medical Center - Montlake, Cookeville Regional Medical Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist 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 Poyani Desai accepting new patients in Sugar Land, TX?

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

    Does Dr. Poyani Desai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (817) 297-4141 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Poyani Desai?

    Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (817) 297-4141 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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