MD
22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Desai, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Meghna Desai, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA. She has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Desai is fluent in English, 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.
Is Dr. Desai board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Meghna 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
Hindi
Marathi
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Desai typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Left Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Malignant Lung Tumor
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3492: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of left bronchus or lung
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Desai typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Meghna 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
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 contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Desai in San Jose, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Desai's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Desai affiliated with?
Dr. Desai has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Kaiser Permanente - San Jose Medical Center,San Jose, CA
Kaiser Permanente - San Jose Medical Center,San Jose, CA
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 1609865294.
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. Meghna Desai's specialty?
Dr. Desai is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near San Jose, CA.
What does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist do?
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.
Is Dr. Meghna Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Dr. Desai is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Kaiser Permanente - San Jose Medical Center. 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
When to see a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Dr. Meghna Desai accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?
Yes, Dr. Meghna Desai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Meghna 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 Dr. Meghna Desai?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Desai's office located?
Dr. Desai's office is located in San Jose, CA.
Which board certifications does Dr. Meghna Desai have?
Dr. Meghna Desai is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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Connect with Dr. Desai
270 International Cir
San Jose, CA 95119