PD
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desai, Pediatrician in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Payal Desai, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Oakland, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Desai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desai’s office at (510) 428-3226.
What languages does Dr. Desai speak?
Dr. Desai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Desai typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- RSV lung infection
- Viral bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchiolitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Desai typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Payal Desai may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Desai's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Desai accept my insurance?
Dr. Desai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 428-3226 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Desai in Oakland, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
Community Health Network of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
View All Insurances
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 1518429844.
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. Payal Desai's specialty?
Dr. Desai is a Pediatrician near Oakland, CA.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Payal Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with Eden Medical Center, Washington Hospital Healthcare System 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
When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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 Payal Desai accepting new patients in Oakland, CA?
Yes, Dr. Payal Desai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Payal Desai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (510) 428-3226 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Payal Desai?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (510) 428-3226 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Pediatrician Near Oakland, CA
WS
Pediatrician
Accepting patientsDr. Walid Sherif, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Oakland, CA with 2 additional practice locations.
Oakland, CA
JW
Pediatrician
Accepting patientsDr. Justin Williams, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location.
San Francisco, CA
ZN
Pediatrician
Accepting patientsDr. Zarin Noor, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Oakland, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified.
Oakland, CA