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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desa, Hospitalist in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Handel Desa, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Gainesville, FL. Dr. Desa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desa’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desa’s office at (352) 384-3900.
What languages does Dr. Desa speak?
Dr. Desa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Desa typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Desa 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. Desa. 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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Desa typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Handel Desa may include:
Please contact Dr. Desa's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Desa accept my insurance?
Dr. Desa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 384-3900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desa accept in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Desa in Gainesville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Independent Living Systems
Medicaid
Medicare
Oscar Health
Sentara Health
United American Healthcare Corp (UAHC)
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Where is Dr. Desa's office located?
Dr. Handel Desa's Primary Practice
6500 W Newberry Rd
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 384-3900
What is Dr. Desa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Desa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265676290.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Desa
What is Dr. Handel Desa's specialty?
Dr. Desa is a Hospitalist near Gainesville, FL.
What does a Hospitalist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Handel Desa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desa is affiliated with Hca Florida North Florida Hospital 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
When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. 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 Handel Desa accepting new patients in Gainesville, FL?
Yes, Dr. Handel Desa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Handel Desa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desa's office at (352) 384-3900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Handel Desa?
Please contact Dr. Desa's office at (352) 384-3900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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