Dr. Purvi Desai, MD

Houston, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Desai, Physiatrist in Houston, TX?

Dr. Purvi Desai, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Desai graduated from Rutgers. Dr. Desai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desai’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desai’s office at (713) 441-5189.

Where did Dr. Desai go to medical school and complete their residency?

Medical School: Rutgers

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 Physiatrist like Dr. Desai typically treat?

As a Physiatrist, 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:

Walking and Mobility Problems
Walking Problems
Gait Abnormalities
Trouble Moving
Mobility Issues

ICD-10 Codes:

R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility

What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Desai typically perform?

As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Purvi 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 (713) 441-5189 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

Top Insurances

Cigna Group
Health Care Service Corporation
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare

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Where is Dr. Desai's office located?

577 Methodist Acad Med Assoc

6560 Fannin St Ste 1878

Houston, TX 77030

(713) 441-5189

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Dr. Purvi Desai's Practice 2

16605 Southwest Fwy Ste 400

Sugar Land, TX 77479

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Dr. Purvi Desai's Practice 3

7575 San Felipe St Ste 155

Houston, TX 77063

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What hospitals are Dr. Desai affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Desai has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Houston Methodist Hospital,Houston, TX

Ranked in 2 Procedures

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 1104013481.

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. Purvi Desai's specialty?

Dr. Desai is a Physiatrist near Houston, TX.

What does a Physiatrist do?

Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

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

Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with Houston Methodist 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

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