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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desta, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Columbus, OH?
Dr. Rishan Desta, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Columbus, OH. Dr. Desta is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desta’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desta’s office at (614) 293-3570.
What languages does Dr. Desta speak?
Dr. Desta and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Desta typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Desta 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. Desta. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
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:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Desta typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Rishan Desta may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Desta's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Desta accept my insurance?
Dr. Desta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (614) 293-3570 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desta accept in Columbus, OH?
Dr. Desta in Columbus, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Desta's office located?
What is Dr. Desta's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Desta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306340765.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desta?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Desta
What is Dr. Rishan Desta's specialty?
Dr. Desta is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Columbus, OH.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Rishan Desta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desta is affiliated with West Tennessee Healthcare Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, Baptist Health Paducah, West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital, West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Rishan Desta accepting new patients in Columbus, OH?
Yes, Dr. Rishan Desta is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rishan Desta offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desta's office at (614) 293-3570 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rishan Desta?
Please contact Dr. Desta's office at (614) 293-3570 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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