PD
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desai, Pediatric Cardiologist in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Pooja Desai, MD is a Pediatric Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Desai is fluent in English, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desai’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desai’s office.
Is Dr. Desai board certified as a Pediatric Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Pooja Desai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Desai speak?
Dr. Desai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
Hindi
Marathi
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Cardiologist like Dr. Desai typically treat?
As a Pediatric 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Benign Heart Murmur
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Valve Disease
- Innocent heart murmur
- Harmless heart murmur
- Physiological heart murmur
ICD-10 Codes:
- R010: Benign and innocent cardiac murmurs
Also known as:
- Other Tricuspid Valve Birth Defects
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Valve Disease
- Congenital Tricuspid Valve Anomalies
- Tricuspid Valve Malformation at Birth
- Heart Valve Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q228: Other congenital malformations of tricuspid valve
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
What procedures does a Pediatric Cardiologist like Dr. Desai typically perform?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Pooja Desai may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
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 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Desai in Dallas, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Desai's office located?
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 1093945172.
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. Pooja Desai's specialty?
Dr. Desai is a Pediatric Cardiologist near Dallas, TX.
What does a Pediatric Cardiologist do?
A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care for children with cardiovascular issues, offering expertise in diagnosing, treating, and managing heart and blood vessel conditions. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing, and interpreting structural and functional assessments of the heart and blood vessels, as well as conducting thorough clinical evaluations of cardiovascular diseases in young patients.
Is this Dr. Pooja Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, Advocate Condell 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 a Pediatric Cardiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric 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 Pooja Desai accepting new patients in Dallas, TX?
Yes, Dr. Pooja Desai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Pooja Desai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Pooja Desai?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Pooja Desai have?
Dr. Pooja Desai is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Other Pediatric Cardiologist Near Dallas, TX
Pediatric Cardiologist
Accepting patientsDr. Amit Verma, MD is a Pediatric Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX. He has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified.
Dallas, TX
SB
Pediatric Cardiologist
Accepting patientsDr. Shannon Blalock, MD is a Pediatric Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified.
Dallas, TX
WL
Pediatric Cardiologist
Accepting patientsDr. William Laird, MD is a Pediatric Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX. He has been practicing for over 25 years.
Dallas, TX