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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desiraju, Nephrologist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Brinda Desiraju, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Desiraju is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desiraju’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desiraju’s office.
What languages does Dr. Desiraju speak?
Dr. Desiraju and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Desiraju treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Desiraju 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. Desiraju. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Fluid Overload
- High Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Excess Fluid
- Water Retention
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8770: Fluid overload, unspecified
- E875: Hyperkalemia
Also known as:
- Anemia from Chronic Kidney Disease
- Anemia
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Disease Anemia
- Renal Anemia
- Anemia of kidney failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- D631: Anemia in chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Other Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Other Acute Renal Failure
- Other Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N178: Other acute kidney failure
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure with Tubule Damage
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Tubular Necrosis
- ATN
- Kidney Tubule Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- N170: Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis
Also known as:
- Localized Swelling
- Edema
- Localized Edema
- Fluid Retention
- Swelling in one area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R600: Localized edema
Also known as:
- Dialysis Dependence
- Dialysis
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Dialysis
- Renal Replacement Therapy
- On Dialysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z992: Dependence on renal dialysis
Which procedures does Dr. Desiraju perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Brinda Desiraju may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Desiraju's office.
Does Dr. Desiraju accept my insurance?
Dr. Desiraju 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. Desiraju accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Desiraju in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Desiraju's office located?
What is Dr. Desiraju's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Desiraju's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861503070.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desiraju?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Desiraju
What is Dr. Brinda Desiraju's specialty?
Dr. Desiraju is a Nephrologist near Brooklyn, NY. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Desiraju to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Brinda Desiraju affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desiraju is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving 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 Brinda Desiraju accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Brinda Desiraju is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brinda Desiraju offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desiraju's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brinda Desiraju?
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