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Dr. Pooja Desai, MD

Tampa, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Desai, Pediatrician in Tampa, FL?

    Dr. Pooja Desai, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Tampa, FL. Dr. Desai is fluent in English and Gujarati, 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 (718) 470-3460.

    What languages does Dr. Desai speak?

    Dr. Desai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Gujarati

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Desai typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, 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:

    • Birth Defects Causing Overgrowth
    • Other Specific Birth Defects
    • Birth Defects
    • Overgrowth Syndromes
    • Congenital Gigantism
    • Rare Congenital Anomalies
    • Uncommon Birth Malformations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q873: Congenital malformation syndromes involving early overgrowth
    • Q898: Other specified congenital malformations

    Also known as:

    • Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
    • Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
    • ALL
    • Acute lymphocytic leukemia
    • Lymphoblastic leukemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Desai typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Pooja Desai may include:

    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 (718) 470-3460 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Tampa, FL?

    Dr. Desai in Tampa, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Desai's office located?

    Dr. Pooja Desai's Primary Practice

    3001 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

    Tampa, FL 33607

    (718) 470-3460

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    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 1235583139.

    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. Pooja Desai's specialty?

    Dr. Desai is a Pediatrician near Tampa, FL.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is this Dr. Pooja Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital - Tampa 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Pooja Desai accepting new patients in Tampa, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Pooja Desai is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Pooja Desai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (718) 470-3460 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Pooja Desai?

    Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (718) 470-3460 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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