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Dr. Amishi Desai, DO

Maywood, IL

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    Who is Dr. Desai, Nephrologist in Maywood, IL?

    Dr. Amishi Desai, DO is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Maywood, IL with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Desai is fluent in English and Gujarati, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desai’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desai’s office at (888) 584-7888.

    What languages does Dr. Desai speak?

    Dr. Desai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Gujarati

    What conditions does Dr. Desai treat?

    As a Nephrologist, 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:

    • Having a Kidney Transplant
    • Having a Pancreas Transplant
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Kidney Transplant
    • Pancreas Transplantation
    • Renal transplant
    • Kidney replacement surgery
    • Post-kidney transplant
    • Pancreatic transplant
    • Pancreas replacement surgery
    • Post-pancreas transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z940: Kidney transplant status
    • Z9483: Pancreas transplant status

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • CKD
    • Long-Term Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 5
    • End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immune Deficiency
    • Immune Deficiency from Drugs
    • Immune System and Disorder
    • Weak Immune System
    • Immune System Disorder
    • Drug-Induced Immunodeficiency
    • Medication-Caused Immune Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified
    • D84821: Immunodeficiency due to drugs

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Antibiotic Use
    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Antibiotics
    • Chronic antibiotic therapy
    • Ongoing antibiotic treatment
    • Extended antibiotic use
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z792: Long term (current) use of antibiotics
    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Transplant Aftercare
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Post-kidney transplant care
    • Kidney transplant follow-up
    • Renal transplant recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Other Kidney Transplant Complication
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Renal Transplant Problem
    • Kidney Graft Issue
    • Post-Kidney Transplant Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8619: Other complication of kidney transplant

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Neutropenia
    • Blood Disorder
    • Low neutrophil count
    • Acquired neutropenia
    • Specific neutropenia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D708: Other neutropenia

    What procedures does Dr. Desai perform?

    As a Nephrologist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Biopsy
    • Renal biopsy
    • Percutaneous kidney biopsy
    • Needle kidney biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle

    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

    Does Dr. Desai accept my insurance?

    Dr. Desai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (888) 584-7888 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Maywood, IL?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Illinois

    • State of Nevada

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Desai's office located?

    Dr. Amishi Desai's Primary Practice

    2160 S 1st Ave # 3661

    Maywood, IL 60153

    (888) 584-7888

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    Dr. Amishi Desai's Practice 2

    676 N Saint Clair St Ste 1725

    Chicago, IL 60611

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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 1588844070.

    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. Amishi Desai's specialty?

    Dr. Desai is a Nephrologist near Maywood, IL. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Desai to book an appointment today.

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

    No, Desai is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: University of Illinois Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Amishi Desai accepting new patients in Maywood, IL?

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

    Does Dr. Amishi Desai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (888) 584-7888 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Amishi Desai?

    Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (888) 584-7888 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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