24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desikan, Pediatric Endocrinologist in Sleepy Hollow, NY?
Dr. Vardhini Desikan, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Sleepy Hollow, NY. She has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Desikan graduated from Sri Ramachandra Medical College And Research Institute. She is a member of the AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS. Dr. Desikan is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desikan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desikan’s office at (914) 366-3400.
Where did Dr. Desikan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: State University of New York - Pediatric Endocrinology
Medical School: Sri Ramachandra Medical College And Research Institute | Sri Ramachandra Medical College And Research Institute
Is Dr. Desikan board certified in Pediatric Endocrinologist?
Yes, Dr. Vardhini Desikan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology
What languages does Dr. Desikan speak?
Dr. Desikan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
What conditions does Dr. Desikan treat?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Desikan 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. Desikan. 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:
- Short Stature in Children
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Child Growth Problems
- Dwarfism
- Growth Retardation
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6252: Short stature (child)
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 1
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Glucose in Type 1 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Episode
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
- T1D
- Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
- Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1065: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Underactive Pituitary Gland
- Pituitary Disorder
- Combined pituitary hormone deficiency
- Isolated growth hormone deficiency
- Hypopituitarism
- Pituitary Hormone Deficiency
- Low Pituitary Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E230: Hypopituitarism
Also known as:
- Congenital Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid at Birth
- Neonatal Hypothyroidism
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E031: Congenital hypothyroidism without goiter
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Nontoxic Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Hashimoto's disease
- Autoimmune thyroiditis', 'Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis', 'Hashimoto's thyroiditis
- Enlarged Thyroid Gland
- Simple Goiter
- Thyroid Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis
- E049: Nontoxic goiter, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Blood Sugar
- Hypoglycemia
- Congenital hyperinsulinism
- Sugar Crash
- Blood Sugar Drop
ICD-10 Codes:
- E161: Other hypoglycemia
Also known as:
- Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Childhood obesity
- Pediatric high BMI
- Overweight child BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Early Puberty
- Puberty
- Central precocious puberty
- Precocious puberty
- Puberty at a young age
ICD-10 Codes:
- E301: Precocious puberty
Also known as:
- Abnormal Thyroid Function Test Results
- Thyroid Disease
- Unusual thyroid test results
- Irregular thyroid function
- Thyroid hormone levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- R946: Abnormal results of thyroid function studies
Also known as:
- Puberty Disorder
- Puberty
- Pubertal Problems
- Abnormal Puberty
- Delayed Puberty
- Precocious Puberty
ICD-10 Codes:
- E308: Other disorders of puberty
Also known as:
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Metabolic Disorder
- Insulin Resistance Syndrome
- Syndrome X
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8881: Metabolic syndrome and other insulin resistance
Also known as:
- High Blood Sugar
- Hyperglycemia
- Elevated Glucose
- Unspecified High Blood Sugar
ICD-10 Codes:
- R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Graves' Disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' disease
- Graves Disease
- Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
Also known as:
- Adrenal Gland Overactivity
- Adrenal Gland Disorder
- Adrenocortical Hyperfunction
- Excess Adrenal Hormones
- Adrenal Hyperactivity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E270: Other adrenocortical overactivity
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Which procedures does Dr. Desikan perform as a Pediatric Endocrinologist?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Vardhini Desikan may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Desikan's office.
Does Dr. Desikan accept my insurance?
Dr. Desikan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (914) 366-3400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desikan accept in Sleepy Hollow, NY?
Dr. Desikan in Sleepy Hollow, NY 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicare
MVP Healthcare
National Benefit Fund
Truman Medical Centers
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Desikan's office located?
Dr. Vardhini Desikan's Primary Practice
755 N Broadway Ste 400
Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
(914) 366-3400
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS
Member
What is Dr. Desikan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Desikan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295984383.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desikan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Desikan
What is Dr. Vardhini Desikan's specialty?
Dr. Desikan is a Pediatric Endocrinologist near Sleepy Hollow, NY. A pediatrician specializing in the care of infants, children, and adolescents with diseases caused by abnormalities in the endocrine glands, which produce hormones. This includes conditions such as diabetes mellitus, growth failure, atypical body size for age, early or delayed puberty, congenital abnormalities, and disorders affecting the thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands, as well as the genital region. Contact Dr. Desikan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vardhini Desikan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desikan is affiliated with Westchester Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Vardhini Desikan accepting new patients in Sleepy Hollow, NY?
Yes, Dr. Vardhini Desikan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vardhini Desikan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desikan's office at (914) 366-3400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vardhini Desikan?
Please contact Dr. Desikan's office at (914) 366-3400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vardhini Desikan have?
Dr. Vardhini Desikan is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.
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