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Who is Dr. Desai, Internist in Hillsborough, NJ?
Dr. Avani Desai, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Hillsborough, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Desai graduated from Rutgers. Dr. Desai is fluent in English, Gujarati, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desai’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desai’s office.
Where did Dr. Desai go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Rutgers
What languages does Dr. Desai speak?
Dr. Desai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Desai treat?
As a Internist, 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:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- MSSA Blood Poisoning
- E. Coli Infection
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
- MSSA Sepsis
- Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
- A4150: Gram-negative sepsis, unspecified
- A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Low Neutrophil Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
- Neutropenia
- Low white blood cell count
- Neutrophil deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
- D709: Neutropenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Skin infection
- Bacterial skin inflammation
- Acute skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Infective Endocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Heart valve infection
- Bacterial endocarditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Urinary Retention
- Urine and Urination
- Inability to urinate', 'Bladder retention', 'Can't pee
- Trouble emptying bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R339: Retention of urine, unspecified
Also known as:
- Endocarditis
- Heart Valve Disease
- Heart lining inflammation
- Heart valve infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- I38: Endocarditis, valve unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Desai perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Avani Desai may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
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 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Hillsborough, NJ?
Dr. Desai in Hillsborough, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Braven Health
Carepoint Health
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of New Jersey
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 1669817433.
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. Avani Desai's specialty?
Dr. Desai is a Internist near Hillsborough, NJ.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Desai to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Avani Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - New Brunswick 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
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Is Avani Desai accepting new patients in Hillsborough, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Avani Desai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Avani Desai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Avani Desai?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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