MD
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desai, Adult Medicine Specialist in Akron, OH?
Dr. Malini Desai, MD is an Adult Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Akron, OH with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Desai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desai’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desai’s office at (330) 379-5959.
What languages does Dr. Desai speak?
Dr. Desai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Adult Medicine Specialist like Dr. Desai typically treat?
As an Adult Medicine Specialist, Dr. Desai diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Desai. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- Obesity
- Class 2 Obesity
- Class 1 Obesity
- Obesity from Excess Calories
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- BMI Class 3 Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- Significant Obesity
- Severe Obesity (Class 2)
- BMI Class 2 Obesity
- Mild Obesity
- Moderate Obesity
- BMI Class 1 Obesity
- Diet-Related Obesity
- Common Obesity
- Nutritional Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E66813: Obesity, class 3
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E66812: Obesity, class 2
- E66811: Obesity, class 1
- E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
What procedures does an Adult Medicine Specialist like Dr. Desai typically perform?
As an Adult Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Malini Desai may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Desai's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Desai accept my insurance?
Dr. Desai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (330) 379-5959 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Akron, OH?
Dr. Desai in Akron, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aultman Health Foundation
CareSource
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Medicare
State of Ohio
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Desai's office located?
What is Dr. Desai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548425531.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Desai
What is Dr. Malini Desai's specialty?
Dr. Desai is a Adult Medicine Specialist near Akron, OH.
What does an Adult Medicine Specialist do?
The NUCC advises against using this code and suggests selecting a more suitable one.
Is this Dr. Malini Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Medina Hospital, Aultman Hospital, Union Hospital - Dover, Oh which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see an Adult Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Malini Desai accepting new patients in Akron, OH?
Yes, Dr. Malini Desai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Malini Desai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (330) 379-5959 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Malini Desai?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (330) 379-5959 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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