Dr. Chaitanya Desai, MD

Mountain Lakes, NJ

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Who is Dr. Desai, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Mountain Lakes, NJ?

Dr. Chaitanya Desai, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Mountain Lakes, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. 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 (908) 338-1299.

Is Dr. Desai board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

Yes, Dr. Chaitanya Desai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

What languages does Dr. Desai speak?

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

English

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

As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, 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:

Common Cold
Upper Respiratory Infection
Head Cold
Cold Symptoms

ICD-10 Codes:

J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

Also known as:

Chest Pain
Chest discomfort
Thoracic pain
Upper body pain

ICD-10 Codes:

R079: Chest pain, unspecified

Also known as:

Dizziness
Dizziness and Vertigo
Lightheadedness
Giddiness
Vertigo

ICD-10 Codes:

R42: Dizziness and giddiness

Also known as:

Head Injury
Head Injuries
Head Trauma
Cranial Injury
Brain Injury

ICD-10 Codes:

S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

Also known as:

Urinary Tract Infection
UTI
Bladder infection
Kidney infection
Urine infection

ICD-10 Codes:

N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

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

As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Chaitanya Desai may include:

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 (908) 338-1299 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Mountain Lakes, NJ?

Dr. Desai in Mountain Lakes, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Carepoint Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Marpai Health
National Benefit Fund
Oscar Health
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Desai's office located?

Dr. Chaitanya Desai's Primary Practice

333 US Highway 46 Ste 106

Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046

(908) 338-1299

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Dr. Chaitanya Desai's Practice 2

308 Willow Ave

Hoboken, NJ 07030

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Dr. Chaitanya Desai's Practice 3

181 High St

Newton, NJ 07860

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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 1780707398.

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. Chaitanya Desai's specialty?

Dr. Desai is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Mountain Lakes, NJ.

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. Chaitanya Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

No, Dr. Desai is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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