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Who is Dr. Desai, Infectious Disease Specialist in Dayton, OH?
Dr. Alpa Desai, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Dayton, OH with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Desai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desai’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desai’s office at (937) 433-8990.
What languages does Dr. Desai speak?
Dr. Desai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Desai treat?
As a Infectious Disease 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.
Also known as:
- E. Coli Sepsis
- MSSA Blood Poisoning
- MRSA Sepsis
- Sepsis
- Staph Blood Poisoning
- Strep Blood Poisoning
- E. Coli Infection
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- Streptococcal Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
- MSSA Sepsis
- Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis
- Methicillin-Resistant Staph Sepsis
- MRSA Blood Infection
- Staph Sepsis (MRSA)
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Staphylococcus Sepsis
- Staph Infection Sepsis
- Streptococcal Sepsis
- Strep Infection Sepsis
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
- A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
- A4102: Sepsis due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
- A4150: Gram-negative sepsis, unspecified
- A412: Sepsis due to unspecified staphylococcus
- A409: Streptococcal sepsis, unspecified
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Urine Test Results
- Urine and Urination
- Unusual urine findings
- Irregular urinalysis
- Abnormal pee test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R8290: Unspecified abnormal findings in urine
Also known as:
- Urethral Catheter Infection
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Infected urinary catheter
- Inflammation from urethral catheter
- Foley catheter infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T83511A: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to indwelling urethral catheter, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
Which procedures does Dr. Desai perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Alpa Desai may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
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 (937) 433-8990 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Dayton, OH?
Dr. Desai in Dayton, OH 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
Humana
Medical Mutual
Medicare
Molina
State of Ohio
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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 1518281591.
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. Alpa Desai's specialty?
Dr. Desai is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Dayton, OH.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Desai to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Alpa Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with Soin 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Alpa Desai accepting new patients in Dayton, OH?
Yes, Dr. Alpa Desai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alpa Desai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (937) 433-8990 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alpa Desai?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (937) 433-8990 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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