14 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Desai, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon in Santa Clara, CA?
Dr. Nikhil Desai, MD is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, who primarily practices in Santa Clara, CA. He has been practicing for over 14 years and is board certified. Dr. Desai graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Dr. Desai is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desai’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desai’s office at (408) 851-1000.
Where did Dr. Desai go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Desai speak?
Dr. Desai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Desai treat?
As a Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, 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:
- Other Surgical Aftercare
- After Surgery
- General post-operative care
- Unspecified surgical recovery
- Surgical follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare
Also known as:
- Bad Bite
- Jaw Injuries and Disorder
- Tooth Disorder
- Misaligned bite
- Bite problems
- Dental malocclusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M264: Malocclusion, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Pain
- Jaw Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
- Mastication Muscle Pain
- TMJ Pain
- Jaw Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7918: Myalgia, other site
- M7911: Myalgia of mastication muscle
Does Dr. Desai accept my insurance?
Dr. Desai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 851-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Santa Clara, CA?
Dr. Desai in Santa Clara, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
City of Los Angeles
Express Scripts
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Desai's office located?
Dr. Nikhil Desai's Primary Practice
710 Lawrence Expy
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 851-1000
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 1598812471.
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. Nikhil Desai's specialty?
Dr. Desai is a Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon near Santa Clara, CA. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of diseases, injuries, and defects affecting the head, neck, face, jaws, and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. They are skilled in administering anesthesia and providing care in an office setting. These surgeons address issues such as wisdom tooth extractions, misaligned jaws, tumors and cysts of the jaw and mouth, as well as performing dental implant surgery. Contact Dr. Desai to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nikhil Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Desai is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Kaiser Permanente - Santa Clara Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Nikhil Desai accepting new patients in Santa Clara, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nikhil Desai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nikhil Desai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (408) 851-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nikhil Desai?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (408) 851-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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