Monica Dandona Desai, M.D.
Medical Oncology Internal Medicine
Monica Dandona Desai is a Medical Oncology Internal Medicine specialist based in Houston, TX with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE, MEDICAL ONCOLOGY
Monica Dandona Desai, M.D. practices as part of a group medical oncology internal medicine specialist practice in Houston, TX. A Baylor College of Medicine graduate since 2008, she brings 18+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer.
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
108
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
163
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
475
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $163k
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Cancer.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$270 received from industry
7 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Monica Dandona Desai's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2008
Baylor College of Medicine
Board certified · Aug 31, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
18 years in practice
Experienced
Medical oncologists diagnose and treat cancer using chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy. They coordinate care with surgical oncologists and radiation oncologists for comprehensive cancer treatment.
Taxonomy: 207RX0202X
Education & Training
Baylor College of Medicine (Class of 2008)
Mailing address
Po Box 4439, Houston, TX 77210-4439
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Oncology Care With Monica Dandona Desai
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Monica Dandona Desai for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Houston required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Monica Dandona Desai
NPI records show Dr. Desai as active with telehealth listed in Houston, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (713) 792-6161.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Monica Dandona Desai
Practice Location
1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030-4000
Mailing Address
Po Box 4439, Houston, TX 77210-4439
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