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Dr. Natasha Nikhil Desai, MD

(Natasha N. Desai, MD)

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Specializes in: Pediatric Sports Medicine
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (2010)
Professional interests include: muscle spasm, foot injury, muscle strain, and more.
111 Broadway 4th Floor
New York, NY 10006

Dr. Natasha Nikhil Desai, MD is a pediatric sports medicine specialist in New York, NY specializing in pediatric sports medicine. She graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 2010 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Natasha Nikhil Desai, MD is affiliated with New York University, NYU Langone Health, TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK and Joan H. Tisch Center for Women's Health.

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Office Locations

Address:

159 East 53rd street 5th Floor
New York, NY 10022

Address:

111 Broadway 4th Floor
New York, NY 10006

Some issues Dr. Natasha Nikhil Desai, MD can help you with:

Joint Aspiration

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Natasha Desai, MD, Director of the Center for Women's Sports Medicine, joins New York Post Sports anchor Dexter Henry for the weekly 'Injury Report' segment to explain how harmful concussions can...”—"What doctors want to see before clearing concussed athletes | The Injury Report", New York Post, October 2024
“After Mets ace Kodai Senga was placed on the injured list with a high grade calf strain in his 2024 debut, Natasha Desai, MD, from NYU Langone's Center for Women's Sports Medicine, joins New York...”—"Mets' Kodai Senga back on IL with calf strain | The Injury Report", New York Post, July 2024
“Natasha Desai, MD, from the Center for Women's Sports Medicine at NYU Langone Orthopedics joins New York Post Sports anchor Brandon London to explain how Rangers defenseman and captain Jacob Trouba...”—"Key Rangers battled serious injuries during deep playoff run | The Injury Report", New York Post, June 2024

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Natasha Nikhil Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Natasha Nikhil Desai, MD treated as a pediatric sports medicine specialist in New York, NY were injections, aspiration and emergency care.

aspiration 159
doctor visit 295
emergency care 73
injections 161

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natasha Nikhil Desai, MD.

Gender
Male 55
Female 80
Ethnicity
Black / African American 15
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 84
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic 24
Other
Age
75 to 84 40
85 and over 20
Less than 65 14
65 to 74 57

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natasha Nikhil Desai, MD From 2015 - 2021

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

Hypertension 37
High Cholesterol 30
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 6
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 4
Diabetes 21
Atrial Fibrillation 4
Cancer 6
Dementia 8

Education & Training

Dr. Natasha Nikhil Desai, MD graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 2010. She completed residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Emergency Medicine. She is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (2010)

Residency: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Emergency Medicine (2014)

Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine (2015)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Natasha Nikhil Desai, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

New York University
NYU Langone Health
TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK
Joan H. Tisch Center for Women's Health

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. Natasha Nikhil Desai, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: HIP EPO, HIP Access II, HIP Access I, MagnaCare PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare Indemnity, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice, Aetna Open Access HMO, Vytra HMO, TRICARE, Anthem, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO, Aetna Open Access EPO, AARP, WellCare Medicare, WellCare, Medicare Part B, United Healthcare Medicare, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Guardian, Fidelis Care, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP HMO, Aetna, Aetna Medicare, HIP Child Health Plus, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, GHI Medicare Supplement, United Healthcare Navigate, Aetna POS, First Health PPO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Aetna Indemnity, Great-West Healthcare, Golden Rule, Community Care Network (CCN), MetroPlus Child Health Plus, Trustmark , MetroPlus Medicare, MetroPlus Medicaid, MetroPlus Health, Beech Street PPO, Kaiser Permanente, GHI HMO, CIGNA PPO, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), EmblemHealth, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA Indemnity, Medicaid Managed Care, TriWest, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Local 1199 PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity, US Family Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Railroad Medicare, GEHA, BCBS PPO - Empire PPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group, Teamsters Allied Benefits, Apwu Health Plan, Christian Brothers Services, Qualcare Inc, BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), Hotel Trades Council, HIP Prime Silver Exchange, Insurance Design Administrators, Health Net of California, Global Excel, American Plan Administrators, HIP Prime Platinum Exchange, BCBS Local 32BJ Employees, HIP Prime Gold Exchange, AXA Assistance USA, Fiserv Health, Mutual of Omaha, UMR, BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO, BCBS EPO (LICH Employees), Screen Actors Guild, HIP Prime Silver, HIP Prime Bronze Exchange, Meritain Health, HIP VIP Medicare Bold, Administrative Concepts, HIP Bridge, Connecticare Bridge, BCBS PPO (LICH Employees), BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (NYU Langone Employees), NY Fire Department - WTC, HIP Prime Bronze, BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group, Connecticare Commercial, HIP Prime Gold, Health Republic of New Jersey, Nippon Life Ins Co, HIP VIP Medicare Prime, New York Hotel Trades, HIP Prime Basic Exchange, Global Health, HIP Prime Platinum, NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan, World Trade Center - Sedgwick, US Life Insurance Company, BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group, BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (NYU Langone Employees), Oxford Health Plans Liberty, Wlny-TV Inc., BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), Medicare Part A and B, BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees), BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO, IUOE Local 14-14B, Chesterfield Resources Inc, HIP Medicare Supplement, Diversified Administration Corporation, WellNet, Bind Benefits inc, BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees), HIP Prime Catastrophic Exchange, Allied, Qualcare Direct, Oxford Health Plans Freedom, Professional Benefit Admin, BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group, Wellfleet-NYU Student, Starmark, BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group, WTC Health Program and BCBS Federal Program.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Natasha Nikhil Desai, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

HIP EPO
HIP Access II
HIP Access I
MagnaCare PPO
Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
BlueCross BlueShield of Florida
CIGNA Open Access
United Healthcare PPO
United Healthcare POS
United Healthcare Indemnity
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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc. $2,520 Workshop Case-Edge II
$2,520
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc. $2,500 Zilretta
$2,500
Stryker Corporation $175 Variax
$175
Gotham Surgical Solutions & Devices, Inc. $154
$154
AbbVie, Inc. $125 Viekira
$125
Other $116 HeartMate
$28 		Circulatory Support
$26 		PENNSAID
$23 		VIMOVO
$17 		ZORVOLEX
$11 		Other
$10
Types of Payments
Education $2,520
Consulting Fee $2,500
Food and Beverage $570

Research Payments

Dr. Natasha Nikhil Desai, MD has received 6 research payments totaling $28,689.

Biography

Dr. Natasha Desai, who practices in New York, NY, is a medical specialist in pediatric sports medicine. Areas of expertise for Dr. Desai include steroid injections, frozen shoulder, and plantar fasciitis. Dr. Desai is professionally affiliated with NYU Langone Medical Center. She accepts Trustmark, Anthem, Blue California, and more. She studied medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

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