VD
43 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desai, Family Medicine Specialist in La Palma, CA?
Dr. Virendra Desai, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in La Palma, CA. He has been practicing for over 43 years. Dr. Desai is fluent in English, Gujarati, and Swahili, 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 (714) 523-0000.
What languages does Dr. Desai speak?
Dr. Desai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
Swahili
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Desai typically treat?
As a Family 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.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- B Vitamins
- B12 Anemia
- Dietary B12 Anemia
- Cobalamin Deficiency Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D513: Other dietary vitamin B12 deficiency anemia
- D519: Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Desai typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Virendra 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 (714) 523-0000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in La Palma, CA?
Dr. Desai in La Palma, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
View All Insurances
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 1962518357.
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. Virendra Desai's specialty?
Dr. Desai is a Family Medicine Specialist near La Palma, CA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Virendra Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with Uci Medical Center, Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Pih Health Whittier Hospital 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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 Virendra Desai accepting new patients in La Palma, CA?
Yes, Dr. Virendra Desai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Virendra Desai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (714) 523-0000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Virendra Desai?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (714) 523-0000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Family Medicine Specialist Near La Palma, CA
SB
Family Medicine Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Shahida Baig, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified.
Torrance, CA
DG
Family Medicine Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Deepti Gandhi, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Anaheim, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified.
Anaheim, CA
MS
Family Medicine Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Mark Scheier, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in La Palma, CA. He has been practicing for over 42 years and is board certified.
La Palma, CA
Connect with DR. Desai
Aadisai Medical Group Inc
5451 La Palma Ave Ste 43
La Palma, CA 90623