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Who is Dr. Desai, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Saint Petersburg, FL?
Dr. Pratibha Desai, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Saint Petersburg, FL with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Desai graduated from Grant Government Medical College and completed her residency at Univ Il Coll Of Med, Hematology-Internal Medicine; Cook County Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Desai is fluent in English, Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi, 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.
Where did Dr. Desai go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Il Coll Of Med, Hematology-Internal Medicine; Cook County Hosp, Internal Medicine | University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program
Medical School: L T M Med Coll- Univ Of Bombay- Bombay- Maharashtra- India | Grant Government Medical College
Is Dr. Desai board certified in Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Pratibha Desai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Desai speak?
Dr. Desai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
Hindi
Marathi
What conditions does Dr. Desai treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology 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:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia from Chronic Kidney Disease
- Anemia
- Anemia from Chemotherapy
- Iron
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Kidney Disease Anemia
- Renal Anemia
- Anemia of kidney failure
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Chemo-induced anemia
- Low red blood cell count from cancer treatment
- Anemia due to cancer drugs
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D631: Anemia in chronic kidney disease
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D6481: Anemia due to antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ®)
- MDS
- Preleukemia
- Bone marrow failure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D469: Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- B Vitamins
- B12 Anemia
- Dietary B12 Anemia
- Cobalamin Deficiency Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D519: Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Secondary Polycythemia
- Blood Disorder
- High red blood cell count (secondary)
- Excess red blood cells (secondary)
- Acquired polycythemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D751: Secondary polycythemia
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:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Essential Thrombocythemia
- Platelet Disorder
- Essential thrombocythemia
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ)
- ET
- Primary Thrombocythemia
- Hemorrhagic Thrombocythemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D473: Essential (hemorrhagic) thrombocythemia
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Desai perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Pratibha Desai may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
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 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Saint Petersburg, FL?
Dr. Desai in Saint Petersburg, FL 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 Michigan
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
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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 1861488454.
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. Pratibha Desai's specialty?
Dr. Desai is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Saint Petersburg, FL. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Desai to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Pratibha Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with HCA Florida Pasadena 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
Where can I learn more about Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
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Is Pratibha Desai accepting new patients in Saint Petersburg, FL?
Yes, Dr. Pratibha Desai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Pratibha Desai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Pratibha Desai?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Pratibha Desai have?
Dr. Pratibha Desai is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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