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38 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desai, Internist in Bloomington, MN?
Dr. Avani Desai, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Bloomington, MN with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Desai graduated from East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine and completed her residency at Muhlenberg Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Atlantic City Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Desai is fluent in English and Hindi, 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 at (952) 967-7375.
Where did Dr. Desai go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Muhlenberg Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Atlantic City Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Atlantic City Med Center | MUHLENBERG REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Medical School: East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine | Grant Government Medical College
Is Dr. Desai board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Avani 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
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Desai treat?
As a Internist, 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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
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:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
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
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Which procedures does Dr. Desai perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Avani Desai may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
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 (952) 967-7375 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Bloomington, MN?
Dr. Desai in Bloomington, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Health Partners Plans
HealthPartners
Medica
Medica Advantage
Medicare
MedStar Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Desai's office located?
Dr. Avani Desai's Primary Practice
8600 Nicollet Ave S Stop 31500A
Bloomington, MN 55420
(952) 967-7375
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 1831163856.
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. Avani Desai's specialty?
Dr. Desai is a Internist near Bloomington, MN.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Desai to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Avani Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital 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 Internist?
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Is Avani Desai accepting new patients in Bloomington, MN?
Yes, Dr. Avani Desai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Avani Desai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (952) 967-7375 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Avani Desai?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (952) 967-7375 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Avani Desai have?
Dr. Avani Desai is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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