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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desai, Hospitalist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Dhaval Desai, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Desai is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desai’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desai’s office at (404) 778-6382.
Is Dr. Desai board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Dhaval Desai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Desai speak?
Dr. Desai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Desai treat?
As a Hospitalist, 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.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Which procedures does Dr. Desai perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Dhaval Desai may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Desai's office.
Does Dr. Desai accept my insurance?
Dr. Desai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 778-6382 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Desai in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
CareSource
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthComp
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Sonder Health Plans
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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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 1912159195.
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. Dhaval Desai's specialty?
Dr. Desai is a Hospitalist near Atlanta, GA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Desai to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Dhaval Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital - Atlanta, Northside Hospital Atlanta, Northside Hospital Forsyth, Piedmont Eastside Medical Center, Northside Hospital Cherokee, Emory Decatur Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Dhaval Desai accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Dhaval Desai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dhaval Desai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (404) 778-6382 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dhaval Desai?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (404) 778-6382 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Dhaval Desai have?
Dr. Dhaval Desai is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.
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