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Who is Dr. Desai, Infectious Disease Specialist in Chesapeake, VA?
Dr. Aarti Desai, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Chesapeake, VA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Desai is fluent in English, Gujarati, and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desai’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desai’s office.
Is Dr. Desai board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Aarti Desai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Desai speak?
Dr. Desai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Desai treat?
As a Infectious Disease 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.
Also known as:
- HIV
- HIV Type 2 Infection
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
- HIV-2
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus 2
- AIDS virus type 2
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
- B9735: Human immunodeficiency virus, type 2 [HIV 2] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Deep Incision Infection After Surgery
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Deep surgical wound infection
- Internal incision infection
- Serious wound infection after operation
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8142XA: Infection following a procedure, deep incisional surgical site, initial encounter
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Which procedures does Dr. Desai perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Aarti Desai may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Desai's office.
Does Dr. Desai accept my insurance?
Dr. Desai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Chesapeake, VA?
Dr. Desai in Chesapeake, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Christian Healthcare Ministries
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Desai's office located?
Dr. Aarti Desai's Practice 3
676 Kingsborough Sq Ste B
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 842-6083
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 1922263177.
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. Aarti Desai's specialty?
Dr. Desai is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Chesapeake, VA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Desai to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Aarti Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with Chesapeake Regional Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Aarti Desai accepting new patients in Chesapeake, VA?
Yes, Dr. Aarti Desai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Aarti Desai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Aarti Desai?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Aarti Desai have?
Dr. Aarti Desai is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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