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Dr. Dhaval Desai, MD

Neptune, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Desai, Cardiologist in Neptune, NJ?

    Dr. Dhaval Desai, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Neptune, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Desai is fluent in English, Guarani, Gujarati, and Hindi, 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 (817) 361-3273.

    What languages does Dr. Desai speak?

    Dr. Desai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Guarani

    • Gujarati

    • Hindi

    What conditions does Dr. Desai treat?

    As a Cardiologist, 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:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Angina Pectoris

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
    • I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath
    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
    • Heart Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Cardiopulmonary symptoms
    • Unusual heart and breathing signs
    • Circulatory-respiratory issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    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:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Desai perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Dhaval 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 (817) 361-3273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Neptune, NJ?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Bankers

    • Carepoint Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Desai's office located?

    Dr. Dhaval Desai's Primary Practice

    1820 State Route 33 Ste 4B

    Neptune, NJ 07753

    (817) 361-3273

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    Dr. Dhaval Desai's Practice 2

    225 Williamson St

    Elizabeth, NJ 07202

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    Dr. Dhaval Desai's Practice 3

    35 Beaverson Blvd Ste 9B

    Brick, NJ 08723

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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 1881033215.

    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. Dhaval Desai's specialty?

    Dr. Desai is a Cardiologist near Neptune, NJ. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Desai to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Bayshore Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Riverview Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Community Medical Center - Toms River, Centrastate Medical Center 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 Dhaval Desai accepting new patients in Neptune, NJ?

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

    Does Dr. Dhaval Desai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (817) 361-3273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dhaval Desai?

    Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (817) 361-3273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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