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Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

Georgetown University School of Medicine (2002)

2 Saint Anthonys Way
Alton, IL 62002

(618) 288-0900

Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD is an urologist in Alton, IL specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). She graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD is affiliated with Anderson Hospital, OSF Healthcare and Anderson Hospital (Maryville, IL).

Office Locations

OSF Healthcare

2 Saint Anthonys Way
Alton, IL 62002

(618) 462-2226

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Anderson Hospital (Maryville, IL)

6812 State Route 162 Suite 200
Maryville, IL 62062

(618) 288-0900

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD in 2023

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cystoscopy

diagnostic cystoscopy

In 2023, Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD had a list price for cystoscopy, and diagnostic cystoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Illinois. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD treated as an urologist in Alton, IL during 2012 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and potassium test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	77
blood draw	82
chemotherapy	77
doctor visit	296
foreign body removal	67
hormone therapy	15
lab tests	1206
laser treatment	22
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	22
minimally invasive procedures	171
potassium test	95
stent placement (stenting)	51
urologic procedures	264

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD treated as an urologist in Alton, IL during 2013 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and potassium test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	17
doctor visit	285
foreign body removal	50
lab tests	1061
laser treatment	29
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	29
minimally invasive procedures	189
potassium test	108
stent placement (stenting)	67
urologic procedures	204

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	204
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	13
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD treated as an urologist in Alton, IL during 2014 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and potassium test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	14
doctor visit	281
foreign body removal	62
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
lab tests	1157
laser treatment	28
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	28
minimally invasive procedures	171
potassium test	108
stent placement (stenting)	68
urologic procedures	185

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	233
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	16
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD treated as an urologist in Alton, IL during 2015 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and potassium test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	269
foreign body removal	36
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
lab tests	542
laser treatment	18
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	18
minimally invasive procedures	87
potassium test	44
stent placement (stenting)	32
urologic procedures	103

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	310
Female	270

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	450
Black	98
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	266
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	30
Less than 65	176

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD treated as an urologist in Alton, IL during 2016 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and stent placement (stenting).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	368
foreign body removal	69
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28
lab tests	207
laser treatment	52
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	52
minimally invasive procedures	224
stent placement (stenting)	110
urologic procedures	245

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	324
Black	64
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	25
Less than 65	109

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD treated as an urologist in Alton, IL during 2017 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and stent placement (stenting).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	305
foreign body removal	46
lab tests	155
laser treatment	35
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	35
minimally invasive procedures	180
stent placement (stenting)	94
urologic procedures	191

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	281
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	19
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD treated as an urologist in Alton, IL during 2018 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and stent placement (stenting).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	253
foreign body removal	36
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
lab tests	97
laser treatment	32
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	32
minimally invasive procedures	145
stent placement (stenting)	94
suprapubic catheter replacement	15
urologic procedures	159

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	250
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	11
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD treated as an urologist in Alton, IL during 2019 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, stent placement (stenting) and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	123
foreign body removal	13
lab tests	27
laser treatment	33
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	33
minimally invasive procedures	111
stent placement (stenting)	82
urologic procedures	140

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	15
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD treated as an urologist in Alton, IL during 2020 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, stent placement (stenting) and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	110
foreign body removal	12
laser treatment	24
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	24
minimally invasive procedures	94
stent placement (stenting)	66
urologic procedures	140

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	15
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	29
Dementia	16
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD treated as an urologist in Alton, IL during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, stent placement (stenting) and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	146
foreign body removal	16
lab tests	33
laser treatment	35
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	35
minimally invasive procedures	80
stent placement (stenting)	64
urologic procedures	80

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	15
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	33
Dementia	16
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD treated as an urologist in Alton, IL during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, stent placement (stenting) and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	218
foreign body removal	26
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34
lab tests	30
laser treatment	36
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	36
minimally invasive procedures	105
stent placement (stenting)	68
urologic procedures	105

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	21
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD treated as an urologist in Alton, IL during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	143
minimally invasive procedures	20
urologic procedures	20

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	16
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD in 2023

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD treated as an urologist in Alton, IL were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and potassium test.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	77
blood draw	37
chemotherapy	77
doctor visit	233
foreign body removal	39
hormone therapy	15
hospital care	20
inpatient care	20
lab tests	451
laser treatment	31
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	31
minimally invasive procedures	131
potassium test	88
stent placement (stenting)	72
urologic procedures	153

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	30
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	212
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	58
85 and over	16
Less than 65	66
65 to 74	119

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	17
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2002. She completed residency at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis. She is certified by the American Board of Urology - Urology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (2002)

Residency: Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis (2008)

Board Certification: American Board of Urology - Urology (2031)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Anderson Hospital

OSF Healthcare

Anderson Hospital (Maryville, IL)

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$1,176 Myrbetriq $683	Vesicare $228	XTANDI $110	$155
Boston Scientific Corporation	$1,127 AMS $245	Lithotripsy $190	GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE $129	LITHOVUE $111	KIDNEY STONE DISEASE $91	Other $362
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America	$679 NEPHROSCOPE MIP M $460	TELESCOPE,HOPKINS,6'AUTOCLAV $166	FLEX-XC CMOS URETEROSCOPE 8.5 FR X 675MM $52
Micro-tech Endoscopy USA, Inc.	$250 ClearPetra $250
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.	$112 JELMYTO $112
Other	$347 Thiola $46	(815) Thiola $37	AQUABEAM SYSTEM $33	Xofigo $29	XGEVA $26	Other $175

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,697
Travel and Lodging	$477
Consulting Fee	$250
Education	$155
Grant	$111

Biography

Dr. Alana Desai practices urology (urinary tract disease) in Maryville, IL and Alton, IL. Dr. Desai's professional affiliations include Anderson Hospital and OSF Healthcare. Her practice in Alton, IL is open to new patients as reported by OSF Healthcare. She is a graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine. Her training includes a residency program at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alana Christina Desai, MD From 2012 - 2023

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