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Dr. Trishla Desai, MD

Knoxville, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Desai, Internist in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. Trishla Desai, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Knoxville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Desai is fluent in English, 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 at (865) 541-1111.

    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 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    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:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFpEF
    • Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFrEF
    • Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    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:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
    • Anemia
    • Acute Blood Loss Anemia
    • Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia

    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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Desai perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Trishla Desai may include:

    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 (865) 541-1111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. Desai in Knoxville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • Centene

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • Sunrise Senior Living

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Desai's office located?

    Dr. Trishla Desai's Primary Practice

    1901 Clinch Ave

    Knoxville, TN 37916

    (865) 541-1111

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    Dr. Trishla Desai's Practice 2

    6473 Kingston Pike

    Knoxville, TN 37919

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    Dr. Trishla Desai's Practice 3

    1900 Tebeau St

    Waycross, GA 31501

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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 1730561267.

    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. Trishla Desai's specialty?

    Dr. Desai is a Internist near Knoxville, TN.

    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. Trishla Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with Parkwest 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Trishla Desai accepting new patients in Knoxville, TN?

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

    Does Dr. Trishla Desai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (865) 541-1111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Trishla Desai?

    Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (865) 541-1111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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