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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desai, Pulmonologist in Minneapolis, MN?
Dr. Hem Desai, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Minneapolis, MN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Desai graduated from Smt. N.H.L. Municipal Medical College. Dr. Desai is fluent in English, Gujarati, and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desai’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desai’s office at (520) 626-6020.
Where did Dr. Desai go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Smt. N.H.L. Municipal Medical College
What languages does Dr. Desai speak?
Dr. Desai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
Hindi
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Desai typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sarcoidosis
- Lung Sarcoidosis
- Pulmonary Sarcoidosis
- Boeck's Sarcoid
- Sarcoid
- Besnier-Boeck-Schaumann Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- D860: Sarcoidosis of lung
- D869: Sarcoidosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
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
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Desai typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Desai performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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.
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Also known as:
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
- Lung Biopsy During Bronchoscopy (Additional Lobe)
- Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Transbronchial Biopsy
- Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
- Lung Tissue Sample via Scope
- Bronchoscopic Lung Tissue Sample
- Lung Biopsy via Scope
CPT Codes:
- 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
- 31632: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), each additional lobe (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Desai accept my insurance?
Dr. Desai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 626-6020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Minneapolis, MN?
Dr. Desai in Minneapolis, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
HealthPartners
Marshfield Clinic Health System
Medica Group
Medicare
State of Minnesota
The Health Plan of West Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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 1316352446.
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. Hem Desai's specialty?
Dr. Desai is a Pulmonologist near Minneapolis, MN.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Hem Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, Fairview Ridges Hospital, M Health Fairview St. John's 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
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Is Hem Desai accepting new patients in Minneapolis, MN?
Yes, Dr. Hem Desai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hem Desai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (520) 626-6020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hem Desai?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (520) 626-6020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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