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Dr. Jayant Desai, MD

Jamaica, NY

45 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Desai, Ophthalmologist in Jamaica, NY?

    Dr. Jayant Desai, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Jamaica, NY. He has been practicing for over 45 years. Dr. Desai graduated from Grant Government Medical College and completed his residency at Cath M C Bklyn-Queens Inc, Ophthalmology; L Obici Mem Hosp, General Practice. Dr. Desai is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desai’s office at (718) 657-1717.

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

    • Residency: Cath M C Bklyn-Queens Inc, Ophthalmology; L Obici Mem Hosp, General Practice | Catheterization M C Bklyn Queens Inc

    • Medical School: Grant Medical College - Bombay Universiry | Grant Government Medical College

    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 an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Desai typically treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
    • Glaucoma
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG
    • Anatomical Narrow Angle
    • Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk
    • Eye angle problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
    • H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
    • H40033: Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Eye Damage
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Hypertensive Retinopathy
    • Eye Damage from Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure Retinopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35033: Hypertensive retinopathy, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Mild Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
    • Early Retina Damage in Both Eyes
    • Beginning Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Other Vision Problems
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Other visual disturbances
    • Unspecified vision issues
    • Various eye problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H538: Other visual disturbances

    Also known as:

    • Dry Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Dry AMD
    • Atrophic Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage

    Also known as:

    • Tension Headache
    • Headache
    • Chronic daily headache
    • Stress headache
    • Muscle contraction headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G44229: Chronic tension-type headache, not intractable

    Also known as:

    • Strands and floaters in the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Eye floaters
    • Vitreous opacities
    • Vitreous membranes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H43393: Other vitreous opacities, bilateral

    What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Desai typically perform?

    Does Dr. Desai accept my insurance?

    Please contact Dr. Desai's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

    Where is Dr. Desai's office located?

    Dr. Jayant Desai's Primary Practice

    16521 Hillside Ave

    Jamaica, NY 11432

    (718) 657-1717

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    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 1760550271.

    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. Jayant Desai's specialty?

    Dr. Desai is a Ophthalmologist near Jamaica, NY.

    What does an Ophthalmologist do?

    An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health.

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

    No, Desai is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 an Ophthalmologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Ophthalmologist. 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 Jayant Desai accepting new patients in Jamaica, NY?

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

    Does Dr. Jayant Desai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (718) 657-1717 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jayant Desai?

    Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (718) 657-1717 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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