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Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD

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Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders)

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine

101 Cox Drive
Portland, TX 78374

(361) 229-7400

Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD is a dermatologist in Portland, TX specializing in dermatology (skin disorders). He graduated from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare, Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital, Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, Memorial Hermann, Astrana Health, ALPESH D DESAI DO PLLC, Astrana Care Partners of Texas, HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball, HPN and GTPA.

Office Locations

GTPA

101 Cox Drive
Portland, TX 78374

(361) 229-7400

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GTPA

1055 Evergreen Circle
Ste A The Woodlands, TX 77380

(281) 367-9110

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1055 Evergreen Circle Suite A
The Woodlands, TX 77380

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GTPA

1110 N Sarah Dewitt Drive
Gonzales, TX 78629

(830) 386-3265

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GTPA

1900 Matlock Road Suite 700
Mansfield, TX 76063

(682) 518-1515

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2120 Ashland Street
Houston, TX 77008

(713) 864-2659

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GTPA

2122 Highway 7 1 Suite 203
Columbus, TX 78934

(979) 213-4944

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GTPA

214 Swift Street
Refugio, TX 78377

(361) 288-1450

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GTPA

215 Oak Drive S Suite C Lake
Jackson, TX 77566

(979) 297-6458

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Memorial Hermann

215 Oak Drive S Suite C
Lake Jackson, TX 77566

(979) 297-6458

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Memorial Hermann

2205 Avenue K
Bay City, TX 77414

(713) 864-2659

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GTPA

2205 Avenue
K Bay City, TX 77414

(979) 213-4943

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GTPA

2601 Harrison Street Suite 500
Wichita Falls, TX 76308

(940) 322-9606

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GTPA

2660 E Common Street Suite 104
New Braunfels, TX 78130

(830) 626-7902

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GTPA

320 Main Street
Palacios, TX 77465

(713) 730-2000

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GTPA

3485 Fannin Street
Beaumont, TX 77701

(409) 835-4790

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GTPA

3900 Junius Street Suite 145
Dallas, TX 75246

(972) 386-7546

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GTPA

425 Holderrieth Boulevard Suite 202
Tomball, TX 77375

(281) 617-1660

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5219 Reading Road
Rosenberg, TX 77471

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GTPA

5756 S Staples Street Suite J1
Corpus Christi, TX 78413

(361) 994-1001

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GTPA

6807 Emmett F Lowry Expressway Suite 303
Texas City, TX 77591

(832) 706-3326

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GTPA

8203 Willow Place Drive S Suite 165
Houston, TX 77070

(832) 604-7400

1-888-592-4044

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GTPA

8601 Village Drive Suite 104
San Antonio, TX 78217

(210) 942-4217

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GTPA

8901 N Navarro Street Suite 200
Victoria, TX 77904

(361) 808-4496

1-888-592-4044

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In The News

“Dr. Will Kirby has joined the Global Strategic Development Team, while Dr. Alpesh Desai will support the school in taking its research program to the next level.”—"OCOM adds two key physicians to team | West Orange Times & Observer", Orange Observer, October 2024

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

orthovoltage

In 2023, Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD performed more orthovoltage procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Volume:

ear biopsy

By Affordability:

ear biopsy

ear procedures

intermediate wound repair

intralesional injection

minor wound repair

removal of skin lesion

skin lesion destruction

skin procedures

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD performed more ear biopsy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for ear biopsy, ear procedures, intermediate wound repair, intralesional injection, minor wound repair, removal of skin lesion (growth or mark), skin lesion destruction (e.g. laser surgery), and skin procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD treated as a dermatologist in Portland, TX during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	27
diagnostic procedures	813
doctor visit	1983
ear procedures	52
eye procedures	11
hospital care	14
injections	13
inpatient care	14
minor procedures	26
phototherapy (light therapy)	57
plastic surgery procedures	36
reconstructive surgery	36
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	321
skin procedures	378
skin surgery	27
tissue transfer	36
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	62

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD treated as a dermatologist in Portland, TX during 2013 were diagnostic procedures, skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	17
diagnostic procedures	694
doctor visit	1823
ear procedures	88
incision and drainage	17
injections	19
minor procedures	32
phototherapy (light therapy)	29
plastic surgery procedures	15
reconstructive surgery	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	227
skin procedures	256
skin surgery	17
tissue transfer	15
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	30

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD.

**Gender**
Male	445
Female	517

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	789
Black	56
Hispanic	90
Asian	15
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	452
From 75 to 84	288
85 and over	166
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD in 2013

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD treated as a dermatologist in Portland, TX during 2014 were diagnostic procedures, skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	17
diagnostic procedures	751
doctor visit	1785
ear procedures	59
incision and drainage	17
minor procedures	37
phototherapy (light therapy)	97
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	256
skin procedures	353
skin surgery	17
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	20

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD.

**Gender**
Male	428
Female	496

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	779
Black	42
Hispanic	84
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	434
From 75 to 84	313
85 and over	141
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD treated as a dermatologist in Portland, TX during 2015 were skin procedures, diagnostic procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	16
diagnostic procedures	947
doctor visit	2869
ear procedures	72
incision and drainage	16
injections	24
minor procedures	16
phototherapy (light therapy)	108
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	942
skin procedures	1050
skin surgery	16

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1694
Female	1854

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3118
Black	124
Hispanic	254
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1576
From 75 to 84	1204
85 and over	606
Less than 65	162

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD treated as a dermatologist in Portland, TX during 2016 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	1068
doctor visit	3292
ear procedures	78
injections	14
minor procedures	14
phototherapy (light therapy)	48
radiation therapy	203
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1200
skin procedures	1248
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	14

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD.

**Gender**
Male	964
Female	977

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1694
Black	76
Hispanic	134
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	894
From 75 to 84	628
85 and over	319
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD treated as a dermatologist in Portland, TX during 2017 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), radiation therapy and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	812
doctor visit	3181
ear procedures	55
injections	21
phototherapy (light therapy)	22
radiation therapy	1259
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1353
skin procedures	1375

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD.

**Gender**
Male	847
Female	967

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1588
Black	68
Hispanic	121
Asian	13
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	811
From 75 to 84	633
85 and over	285
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD treated as a dermatologist in Portland, TX during 2018 were radiation therapy, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	14
diagnostic procedures	956
doctor visit	3750
ear procedures	54
incision and drainage	14
injections	37
minor procedures	46
radiation therapy	1719
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1515
skin procedures	1515
skin surgery	14
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	32

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1044
Female	1093

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1813
Black	65
Hispanic	212
Asian	17
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1030
From 75 to 84	700
85 and over	290
Less than 65	117

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD treated as a dermatologist in Portland, TX during 2019 were skin procedures, radiation therapy, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	15
diagnostic procedures	62
doctor visit	3956
ear procedures	62
incision and drainage	15
injections	31
minor procedures	29
phototherapy (light therapy)	43
radiation therapy	1544
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1508
skin procedures	1551
skin surgery	15
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1090
Female	1070

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1832
Black	56
Hispanic	222
Asian	22
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1058
From 75 to 84	681
85 and over	322
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD in 2019

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD treated as a dermatologist in Portland, TX during 2020 were radiation therapy, skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	12
diagnostic procedures	87
doctor visit	4401
ear procedures	87
incision and drainage	12
injections	67
lab tests	27
minor procedures	46
phototherapy (light therapy)	36
radiation therapy	2666
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1590
skin procedures	1626
skin surgery	12
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	34

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1428
Female	1337

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2377
Black	76
Hispanic	232
Asian	0
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1393
From 75 to 84	888
85 and over	340
Less than 65	144

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD treated as a dermatologist in Portland, TX during 2021 were radiation therapy, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and allergy testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	36
allergy testing	936
compression therapy	53
diagnostic procedures	129
doctor visit	6228
ear procedures	129
immobilization	53
incision and drainage	36
injections	83
minor procedures	92
plastic surgery procedures	804
radiation therapy	3820
reconstructive surgery	804
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2802
skin procedures	2802
skin surgery	36
skin testing	936
tissue transfer	804
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	860

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1981
Female	1863

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3360
Black	121
Hispanic	268
Asian	0
Other	63
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1927
From 75 to 84	1318
85 and over	428
Less than 65	171

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD treated as a dermatologist in Portland, TX during 2022 were radiation therapy, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and allergy testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	35
allergy testing	900
diagnostic procedures	90
doctor visit	5624
ear procedures	90
incision and drainage	35
injections	67
minor procedures	89
plastic surgery procedures	384
radiation therapy	3996
reconstructive surgery	384
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2432
skin procedures	2432
skin surgery	35
skin testing	900
tissue transfer	384
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	438

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1643
Female	1618

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2877
Black	81
Hispanic	215
Asian	0
Other	65
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1581
From 75 to 84	1126
85 and over	413
Less than 65	141

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD treated as a dermatologist in Portland, TX were radiation therapy, skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and allergy testing.

abscess drainage	20
allergy testing	918
cancer surgery	27
compression therapy	53
diagnostic procedures	582
doctor visit	3535
ear procedures	75
eye procedures	11
hospital care	14
immobilization	53
incision and drainage	20
injections	37
inpatient care	14
lab tests	27
minor procedures	42
phototherapy (light therapy)	55
plastic surgery procedures	309
radiation therapy	2172
reconstructive surgery	309
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1286
skin procedures	1326
skin surgery	21
skin testing	918
tissue transfer	309
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	167

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1051
Female	1072

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	69
Asian / Pacific Islander	8
Non-Hispanic White	1838
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	166
Other	25

**Age**
75 to 84	707
85 and over	300
Less than 65	101
65 to 74	1014

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD graduated from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency at WESTERN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES. He is certified by the Certification: AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC BOARD OF DERMATOLOGY-MOHS-MICROGRAPHIC SURGERY and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: WESTERN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Board Certification: Certification: AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC BOARD OF DERMATOLOGY-MOHS-MICROGRAPHIC SURGERY

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Houston Healthcare

Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital

Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital

Memorial Hermann

Astrana Health

ALPESH D DESAI DO PLLC

Astrana Care Partners of Texas

HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball

HPN

GTPA

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Medicare Advantage, Employers Health Network, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, United Healthcare, Aetna Medicare, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Aetna Most Benefit Plans, Memorial Hermann Solutions, WorkLink Worker's Comp, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, HMO Blue Texas, Aetna Memorial Hermann and Community Hlth MCR D-SNP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Medicare Advantage

Employers Health Network

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

United Healthcare

Aetna Medicare

Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO

Aetna Most Benefit Plans

Memorial Hermann Solutions

WorkLink Worker's Comp

Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP

HMO Blue Texas

Aetna Memorial Hermann

Community Hlth MCR D-SNP

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$199,313 Humira $81,878	Skyrizi $35,200	Lupron $7,024	$75,210
AbbVie Inc.	$130,635 Skyrizi $82,475	Rinvoq $24,997	Humira $7,631	$15,531
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$112,548 DUPIXENT $61,569	$50,979
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC	$109,089 Tremfya $109,089
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$97,751 COSENTYX $97,476	XOLAIR $150	$125
Other	$98,027 DUPIXENT $66,375	Tremfya $16,845	ODOMZO $9,833	Levulan Kerastick $3,021	STELARA $371	Other $1,582

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$636,732
Travel and Lodging	$67,412
Food and Beverage	$20,607
Consulting Fee	$18,816
Honoraria	$3,300
Other	$495

Research Payments

Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD has received 122 research payments totaling $546,996.

Biography

Dr. Alpesh Desai's medical specialty is dermatology (skin disorders). He graduated from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Desai trained at Genesys Regional Medical Center for residency. He appears to be an in-network provider for Aetna Medicare, Blue California, and BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, in addition to other insurance carriers. In addition to English, Dr. Desai (or staff) speaks Spanish, Gujarati, and Hindi. He is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, Astrana Health, and Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital. According to Astrana Health, Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients at his office in HOUSTON, TX.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD in 2023

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO, MD in 2013

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

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