Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desai, Pediatrician in Omaha, NE?
Dr. Alka Desai is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Omaha, NE. She is board certified. Dr. Desai graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine and completed her residency at U Nebr Med Ctr/Creighton Ped Prog. Dr. Desai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desai’s office at (402) 955-3000.
Where did Dr. Desai go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: U Nebr Med Ctr/Creighton Ped Prog
Medical School: University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Is Dr. Desai board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Alka Desai is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Desai speak?
Dr. Desai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
- Health Checkup
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
- Newborn Exam
- Infant Checkup
- Post-Birth Checkup
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
- Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Middle Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6690: Otitis media, unspecified, unspecified ear
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Desai typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Desai accept my insurance?
Dr. Desai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (402) 955-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Omaha, NE?
Dr. Desai in Omaha, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medica Group
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Desai's office located?
Dr. Alka Desai's Primary Practice
13808 W Maple Rd Ste 100
Omaha, NE 68164
(402) 955-3000
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 1861500696.
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. Alka Desai's specialty?
Dr. Desai is a Pediatrician near Omaha, NE.
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. Alka Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with Methodist Women's 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
When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alka Desai accepting new patients in Omaha, NE?
Yes, Dr. Alka Desai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alka Desai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (402) 955-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alka Desai?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (402) 955-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alka Desai have?
Dr. Alka Desai is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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