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Dr. Sachin Desai

Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, Infectious Disease Specialist

New Haven, CT

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Desai, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist in New Haven, CT?

    Dr. Sachin Desai is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in New Haven, CT. Dr. Desai completed his residency at Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Pediatrics. Dr. Desai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desai’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desai’s office at (203) 785-4758.

    Where did Dr. Desai go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Pediatrics

    • Medical School: Med Coll of Ohio At Toledo

    What languages does Dr. Desai speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist like Dr. Desai typically treat?

    As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Understanding Test Results
    • Test results explanation
    • Medical findings review
    • Diagnostic interpretation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist like Dr. Desai typically perform?

    As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sachin 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 (203) 785-4758 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in New Haven, CT?

    Dr. Desai in New Haven, CT 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

    • Heritage Health

    • MHH Healthcare

    • 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?

    Dr. Sachin Desai's Primary Practice

    2 Church St S Ste 300A

    New Haven, CT 06519

    (203) 785-4758

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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 1770817991.

    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. Sachin Desai's specialty?

    Dr. Desai is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist near New Haven, CT.

    What does a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist do?

    A pediatrician trained in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases in children. This specialist utilizes their expertise to improve outcomes for pediatric infections, particularly those with complicated courses, underlying conditions that increase the risk of unusual or severe infections, ambiguous diagnoses, rare diseases, and complex or investigational treatments.

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

    Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fontana 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 Infectious Diseases Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist. 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. Sachin Desai accepting new patients in New Haven, CT?

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

    Does Dr. Sachin Desai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (203) 785-4758 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (203) 785-4758 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Desai's office located?

    Dr. Desai's office is located in New Haven, CT.