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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desai, Addiction Medicine Specialist in Memphis, TN?
Dr. Nita Desai, MD is an Addiction Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Memphis, TN. Dr. Desai completed her residency at Univ Of Tn Coll Of Med, Psychiatry; Univ Of Tn Coll Of Med, Radiology. Dr. Desai is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desai’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desai’s office at (901) 268-8620.
Where did Dr. Desai go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Tn Coll Of Med, Psychiatry; Univ Of Tn Coll Of Med, Radiology
What languages does Dr. Desai speak?
Dr. Desai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does an Addiction Medicine Specialist like Dr. Desai typically treat?
As an Addiction 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive Type
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Depression
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
- Depressive schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic depression
- Schizophrenia with depressive features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
- F251: Schizoaffective disorder, depressive type
Also known as:
- Paranoid Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia with Paranoia
- Paranoid Psychosis
- Delusional Schizophrenia
ICD-10 Codes:
- F200: Paranoid schizophrenia
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Recurrent Severe Depression with Psychosis
- Depression
- Psychotic depression
- Severe depression with delusions
- Depression with hallucinations
ICD-10 Codes:
- F333: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic symptoms
What procedures does an Addiction Medicine Specialist like Dr. Desai typically perform?
As an Addiction Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Nita 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 (901) 268-8620 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Memphis, TN?
Dr. Desai in Memphis, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Desai's office located?
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 1043264443.
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. Nita Desai's specialty?
Dr. Desai is a Addiction Medicine Specialist near Memphis, TN.
What does an Addiction Medicine Specialist do?
An addiction medicine specialist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) and other addictive behaviors. They are trained to address the physical, psychological, and social aspects of addiction to provide comprehensive care to patients struggling with various types of addictions.
Is this Dr. Nita Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis 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
When to see an Addiction Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Nita Desai accepting new patients in Memphis, TN?
Yes, Dr. Nita Desai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nita Desai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (901) 268-8620 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nita Desai?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (901) 268-8620 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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