Neeraj R. Desai
Expertise in
27
conditions

Dr. Neeraj R. Desai

Pulmonary Medicine
519 S Roselle Rd, Fl 2, 
Schaumburg, IL 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
27
conditions
519 S Roselle Rd, Fl 2, 
Schaumburg, IL 

Overview

Neeraj R. Desai, MD, is an independent pulmonologist at Ascension Illinois in Schaumburg, near Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Desai diagnoses and treats respiratory conditions in adults, such as asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia and sleep apnea. He listens to understand you and your health needs and then works together with you to create a personalized care plan.

Dr. Desai is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Desai is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 32 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Pulmonary Medicine

Licenses

Critical Care Medicine in IL

Board Certifications

The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease

Fellowships

Chicago Chest Center
Tulane Medical School

Hospital Affiliations

Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1
St Alexius Medical Center
Northwest Community Hospital 1
Ascension Alexian Brothers

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Celtic
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Endeavor Health Medical Group
519 S Roselle Rd, Fl 2, Schaumburg, IL 60193
Other Locations
Endeavor Health Medical Group
1614 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

4 Clinical Trials

A Multicenter, Randomized, Sham-controlled Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy After Treatment with the Nuvaira™ Lung Denervation System in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
A Multicenter, Randomized, Sham-controlled Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy After Treatment with the Nuvaira™ Lung Denervation System in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: November 14, 2024
Intervention Type: Other, Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Multicenter, Prospective, OL, Single-arm Clinical Study of Safety & Feasibility of Using Navigational Bronchoscopy to Perform Interstitial PD Therapy Using Photofrin® as Treatment in Subjects With Unresectable Solid Tumor in Peripheral Lung
Multicenter, Prospective, OL, Single-arm Clinical Study of Safety & Feasibility of Using Navigational Bronchoscopy to Perform Interstitial PD Therapy Using Photofrin® as Treatment in Subjects With Unresectable Solid Tumor in Peripheral Lung
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 04, 2020
Intervention Type: Device, Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Multicenter, Prospective, Open-label, Non-randomized Single-arm Clinical Study of the Safety and Tissue Response to Photodynamic Therapy Using Porfimer Sodium for Injection as Treatment for Solid Lung Tumor Prior to Surgical Resection
A Multicenter, Prospective, Open-label, Non-randomized Single-arm Clinical Study of the Safety and Tissue Response to Photodynamic Therapy Using Porfimer Sodium for Injection as Treatment for Solid Lung Tumor Prior to Surgical Resection
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 13, 2020
Intervention Type: Device, Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1
Multi-Center, Randomized Trial of Photodynamic Therapy Versus Argon Plasma Coagulation for Lung Cancer With Endobronchial Obstruction
Multi-Center, Randomized Trial of Photodynamic Therapy Versus Argon Plasma Coagulation for Lung Cancer With Endobronchial Obstruction
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: December 18, 2019
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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32 Total Publications

Decoding the Codes: A Comprehensive Guide to Interventional Pulmonology Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Coding and Billing-Part 1: Compensation and Context of CPT Codes Effecting Interventional Pulmonology.
Decoding the Codes: A Comprehensive Guide to Interventional Pulmonology Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Coding and Billing-Part 1: Compensation and Context of CPT Codes Effecting Interventional Pulmonology.
Journal: Journal of bronchology & interventional pulmonology
Published: November 18, 2025
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Neeraj R. Desai is classified as an Distinguished expert for Lung Nodules, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Neeraj R. Desai specialize in?

While Dr. Neeraj R. Desai is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.

Does Dr. Neeraj R. Desai participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Neeraj R. Desai has published 32 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Nodules. You can view a list of Dr. Neeraj R. Desai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Neeraj R. Desai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 847-618-4340 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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