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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desai, Thoracic Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Nimesh Desai, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Desai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desai’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desai’s office.
What languages does Dr. Desai speak?
Dr. Desai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Desai treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, 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:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Aortic Valve Disorder
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
- Leaky aortic valve
- Aortic regurgitation
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
- I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency
- I359: Nonrheumatic aortic valve disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
Also known as:
- Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Bulging Ascending Aorta
- Weakened Ascending Aorta
- Ascending Aorta Dilation
- Chest Aortic Aneurysm
- Bulging Thoracic Aorta
- Weakened Thoracic Aorta
- Torn Aorta
- Aortic Tear
- Dissecting Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7121: Aneurysm of the ascending aorta, without rupture
- I7120: Thoracic aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified
- I71019: Dissection of thoracic aorta, unspecified
Also known as:
- Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
- Having an Animal Tissue Heart Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Artificial heart valve
- Mechanical heart valve
- Bioprosthetic valve
- Bioprosthetic heart valve
- Tissue heart valve
- Animal valve implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve
- Z953: Presence of xenogenic heart valve
Also known as:
- Leaky Aortic Valve at Birth
- Bicuspid Aortic Valve
- Aorta Aneurysm at Birth
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Valve Disease
- Congenital Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Aortic Valve Leak
- BAV
- Two-Leaf Aortic Valve
- Congenital Aortic Valve Defect
- Congenital Aortic Aneurysm
- Birth Defect Aortic Bulge
- Baby Aortic Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q231: Congenital insufficiency of aortic valve
- Q2381: Bicuspid aortic valve
- Q2543: Congenital aneurysm of aorta
Also known as:
- Thoracoabdominal Aortic Dissection
- Ascending Aortic Dissection
- Descending Thoracic Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Familial thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection
- Torn Thoracoabdominal Aorta
- Thoracoabdominal Aortic Tear
- Dissecting Thoracoabdominal Aorta
- Torn Ascending Aorta
- Ascending Aortic Tear
- Dissecting Ascending Aorta
- Torn Descending Thoracic Aorta
- Descending Thoracic Aortic Tear
- Dissecting Descending Thoracic Aorta
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7103: Dissection of thoracoabdominal aorta
- I71010: Dissection of ascending aorta
- I71012: Dissection of descending thoracic aorta
Also known as:
- Thoracic Aortic Widening
- Dilated Thoracic Aorta
- Thoracic Aortic Dilation
- Enlarged Chest Aorta
ICD-10 Codes:
- I77810: Thoracic aortic ectasia
Also known as:
- Aortic Ectasia
- Aortic Widening
- Dilated Aorta
- Aortic Dilation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I77819: Aortic ectasia, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Familial thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection
- Torn aorta
- Aorta tear
- Dissecting aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7100: Dissection of unspecified site of aorta
What procedures does Dr. Desai perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Desai performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:
- Open Aortic Valve Replacement (Prosthetic Valve)
- Ross Procedure (Aortic Valve Replacement)
- Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement
- Open Heart Aortic Valve Surgery
- Prosthetic Aortic Valve Implantation
- Aortic valve replacement with own pulmonary valve
- Pulmonary autograft aortic valve replacement
- Ross operation
- Heart valve surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33405: Replacement, aortic valve, open, with cardiopulmonary bypass; with prosthetic valve other than homograft or stentless valve
- 33413: Replacement, aortic valve; by translocation of autologous pulmonary valve with allograft replacement of pulmonary valve (Ross procedure)
Also known as:
- TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
- TAVI
- Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement
- Transfemoral Aortic Valve Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33361: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR/TAVI) with prosthetic valve; percutaneous femoral artery approach
Also known as:
- Aortic Root and Ascending Aorta Replacement (Bentall Procedure)
- Partial Aortic Arch Replacement
- Bentall Procedure
- Aortic Valve and Aorta Replacement
- Ascending Aortic Graft
- Aortic Root Reconstruction
- Aortic Arch Graft
- Hemiarch Aortic Repair
- Aortic Arch Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 33863: Ascending aorta graft, with cardiopulmonary bypass, with aortic root replacement using valved conduit and coronary reconstruction (eg, Bentall)
- 33866: Aortic hemiarch graft including isolation and control of the arch vessels, beveled open distal aortic anastomosis extending under one or more of the arch vessels, and total circulatory arrest or isolated cerebral perfusion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Aortic Root Repair with Valve Sparing
- Aortic Arch Repair Surgery
- Repeat Heart Bypass or Valve Surgery
- David Procedure
- Yacoub Procedure
- Aortic valve-sparing surgery
- Ascending aorta graft with valve repair
- Transverse Aortic Arch Graft
- Aortic Arch Reconstruction
- Heart Bypass Surgery
- Coronary Artery Bypass Reoperation
- Heart Valve Reoperation
- Second Heart Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33864: Ascending aorta graft, with cardiopulmonary bypass with valve suspension, with coronary reconstruction and valve-sparing aortic root remodeling (eg, David Procedure, Yacoub Procedure)
- 33871: Transverse aortic arch graft, with cardiopulmonary bypass, with profound hypothermia, total circulatory arrest and isolated cerebral perfusion with reimplantation of arch vessel(s) (eg, island pedicle or individual arch vessel reimplantation)
- 33530: Reoperation, coronary artery bypass procedure or valve procedure, more than 1 month after original operation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Ascending Aorta Graft for Aneurysm
- Aortic Aneurysm Repair Surgery
- Ascending Aorta Replacement
- Heart Bypass for Aorta
- Aortic Valve Suspension
CPT Codes:
- 33859: Ascending aorta graft, with cardiopulmonary bypass, includes valve suspension, when performed; for aortic disease other than dissection (eg, aneurysm)
Also known as:
- Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
- Endovascular Thoracic Aorta Repair
- TEVAR (Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair)
- Descending Aorta Stent Graft
- Aortic Aneurysm Repair (Endovascular)
- Thoracic Aortic Dissection Repair
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair
CPT Codes:
- 33880: Endovascular repair of descending thoracic aorta (eg, aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, dissection, penetrating ulcer, intramural hematoma, or traumatic disruption); involving coverage of left subclavian artery origin, initial endoprosthesis plus descending thoracic aortic extension(s), if required, to level of celiac artery origin
- 33881: Endovascular repair of descending thoracic aorta (eg, aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, dissection, penetrating ulcer, intramural hematoma, or traumatic disruption); not involving coverage of left subclavian artery origin, initial endoprosthesis plus descending thoracic aortic extension(s), if required, to level of celiac artery origin
Also known as:
- Arm Artery Access for Heart or Vessel Procedure
- Axillary Artery Exposure
- Subclavian Artery Access
- Artery Conduit Creation
- Vascular Access for Endovascular Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 34716: Open axillary/subclavian artery exposure with creation of conduit for delivery of endovascular prosthesis or for establishment of cardiopulmonary bypass, by infraclavicular or supraclavicular incision, unilateral (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- Heart bypass surgery
- CABG surgery
- Arterial bypass graft
CPT Codes:
- 33533: Coronary artery bypass, using arterial graft(s); single arterial graft
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 Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Desai in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health Partners Plans
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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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 1457517716.
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. Nimesh Desai's specialty?
Dr. Desai is a Thoracic Surgeon near Philadelphia, PA. A thoracic surgeon is a healthcare expert with specialization in the surgical, perioperative, and critical care of patients with conditions affecting the chest. Their expertise encompasses the surgical treatment of coronary artery disease, lung, esophageal, and chest wall cancers, tracheal abnormalities, and issues with the great vessels and heart valves. They also address congenital anomalies, mediastinal tumors, and diaphragm diseases. Additionally, thoracic surgeons manage airway issues and chest injuries as part of their medical specialty. Contact Dr. Desai to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nimesh Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with Penn Medicine Penn Presbyterian 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
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Is Nimesh Desai accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Nimesh Desai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nimesh Desai offer online booking?
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3400 Civic Center Blvd Fl 1
Philadelphia, PA 19104