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Dr. Nirav Desai, MD

Interventional Cardiologist, Cardiologist

Bakersfield, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Desai, Interventional Cardiologist in Bakersfield, CA?

    Dr. Nirav Desai, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Desai is fluent in English, 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 (661) 321-3161.

    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 Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Desai typically treat?

    As an Interventional Cardiologist, 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:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    What procedures does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Desai typically perform?

    As an Interventional Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Nirav 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 (661) 321-3161 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Bakersfield, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Desai's office located?

    Dr. Nirav Desai's Primary Practice

    3838 San Dimas St Ste B201

    Bakersfield, CA 93301

    (661) 321-3161

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    Dr. Nirav Desai's Practice 2

    13652 Cantara St

    Panorama City, CA 91402

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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 1790911352.

    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. Nirav Desai's specialty?

    Dr. Desai is an Interventional Cardiologist near Bakersfield, CA.

    What does an Interventional Cardiologist do?

    A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function.

    Is Dr. Nirav Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center 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 Interventional Cardiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Interventional Cardiologist. 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. Nirav Desai accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Nirav Desai is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nirav Desai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (661) 321-3161 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nirav Desai?

    Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (661) 321-3161 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Desai's office located?

    Dr. Desai's offices are located in Bakersfield, CA and Panorama City, CA.