MD
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desai, Endocrinologist in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Megha Desai, MD is an Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY 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 (859) 219-6440.
Is Dr. Desai board certified as an Endocrinologist?
Yes, Dr. Megha Desai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
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 an Endocrinologist, 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Other Hypothyroidism
- Post-Surgery Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
- Thyroid Gland Underactivity
- Postoperative Underactive Thyroid
- Thyroid Failure After Surgery
ICD-10 Codes:
- E038: Other specified hypothyroidism
- E890: Postprocedural hypothyroidism
Also known as:
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Thyroid Disease
- Hashimoto's disease
- Autoimmune thyroiditis', 'Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis', 'Hashimoto's thyroiditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 1
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Glucose in Type 1 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1065: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Graves' Disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' disease
- Graves Disease
- Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
What procedures does Dr. Desai perform?
As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Desai performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
Does Dr. Desai accept my insurance?
Dr. Desai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 219-6440 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Desai in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Kentucky
State of Tennessee
Steris Corporation
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Desai's office located?
Dr. Megha Desai's Primary Practice
4071 Tates Creek Centre Dr Ste 202
Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 219-6440
Dr. Megha Desai's Practice 2
740 S Limestone St Endocrine Clinic 2nd Floor Wing C
Lexington, KY 40536
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 1073721700.
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. Megha Desai's specialty?
Dr. Desai is a Endocrinologist near Lexington, KY. An internist specializing in disorders of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also manages a range of conditions such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary disorders, and menstrual and sexual health issues. Contact Dr. Desai to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Megha Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington, Baptist Health Richmond, Baptist Health Corbin, Baptist Health Paducah 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 Megha Desai accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?
Yes, Dr. Megha Desai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Megha Desai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (859) 219-6440 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Megha Desai?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (859) 219-6440 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Megha Desai have?
Dr. Megha Desai is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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