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Dr. Bertrand Desir, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Forest Hills, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Desir, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Forest Hills, NY?

    Dr. Bertrand Desir, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Forest Hills, NY. Dr. Desir is fluent in English, Creoles and pidgins, Haitian; Haitian Creole, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desir’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desir’s office at (718) 830-1409.

    What languages does Dr. Desir speak?

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

    • Creoles and pidgins
    • English
    • Haitian; Haitian Creole
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Desir typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Desir 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. Desir. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Desir typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Bertrand Desir may include:

    Please contact Dr. Desir's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Desir accept my insurance?

    Dr. Desir accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 830-1409 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Desir accept in Forest Hills, NY?

    Dr. Desir in Forest Hills, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centers Plan For Healthy Living

    • Cigna Group

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elderplan

    • Federal government of the United States

    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Desir's office located?

    Dr. Bertrand Desir's Primary Practice

    10201 66th Rd

    Forest Hills, NY 11375

    (718) 830-1409

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    What is Dr. Desir's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Desir's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629273313.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desir?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Desir

    What is Dr. Bertrand Desir's specialty?

    Dr. Desir is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Forest Hills, NY.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Bertrand Desir affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Desir is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Nyc Health + Hospitals/elmhurst 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency 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 Dr. Bertrand Desir accepting new patients in Forest Hills, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Bertrand Desir is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Bertrand Desir offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Desir's office at (718) 830-1409 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Bertrand Desir?

    Please contact Dr. Desir's office at (718) 830-1409 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Desir's office located?

    Dr. Desir's office is located in Forest Hills, NY.