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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desai, Cardiologist in Falls Church, VA?
Dr. Karan Desai, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Falls Church, VA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Desai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desai’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desai’s office at (443) 997-0270.
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 Cardiologist like Dr. Desai typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Past Heart Attack
- Heart Attack
- Previous Heart Attack
- Old Myocardial Infarction
- Prior Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I252: Old myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
Also known as:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Desai typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Karan Desai may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
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 (443) 997-0270 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Falls Church, VA?
Dr. Desai in Falls Church, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Johns Hopkins Health System
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Desai's office located?
Dr. Karan Desai's Primary Practice
2901 Telestar Ct Ste 200
Falls Church, VA 22042
(443) 997-0270
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 1538555909.
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. Karan Desai's specialty?
Dr. Desai is a Cardiologist near Falls Church, VA.
What does a Cardiologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Karan Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with Inova Loudoun Hospital, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Reston Hospital 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
When to see a Cardiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Karan Desai accepting new patients in Falls Church, VA?
Yes, Dr. Karan Desai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karan Desai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (443) 997-0270 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karan Desai?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (443) 997-0270 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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