Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desai, Pediatric Neurologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Where did Dr. Desai go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Children's Hospital Los Angeles, University of Southern California
Residency: Lincoln Med Mntl Hlth Ctr, Pediatrics | Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center
Medical School: B.J. Med Coll, Poona University, Pune, Maharashtra, India | B.J. Med Coll, Poona University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Is Dr. Desai board certified as a Pediatric Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Jay Desai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology , 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
- Gujarati
What conditions does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Desai typically treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, 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:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Child Development Problems
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism
- Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Stereotyped Movement Disorder
- Mental Disorder
- Repetitive Movements
- Motor Stereotypies
- Habit Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- F984: Stereotyped movement disorders
What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Desai typically perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Jay Desai may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
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 (323) 361-2450 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Desai in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Apex Healthcare
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
HealthSmart
HealthSmart
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Preferred IPA
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Desai's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Desai affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Desai has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Desai's NPI number?A 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 1518990415.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Desai