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Dr. Nicky Desai, MD

Berkeley Heights, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Desai, Hospitalist in Berkeley Heights, NJ?

    Dr. Nicky Desai, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Berkeley Heights, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Desai is fluent in English, Gujarati, and Hindi, 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 (908) 273-4300.

    What languages does Dr. Desai speak?

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

    • English

    • Gujarati

    • Hindi

    What conditions does Dr. Desai treat?

    As a Hospitalist, 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Which procedures does Dr. Desai perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Nicky 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 (908) 273-4300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Braven Health

    • Carepoint Health

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Desai's office located?

    Dr. Nicky Desai's Primary Practice

    1 Diamond Hill Rd

    Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

    (908) 273-4300

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    Dr. Nicky Desai's Practice 2

    99 Beauvoir Ave

    Summit, NJ 07901

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    Dr. Nicky Desai's Practice 3

    419 E County Line Rd

    Lakewood, NJ 08701

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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 1710248166.

    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. Nicky Desai's specialty?

    Dr. Desai is a Hospitalist near Berkeley Heights, NJ. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Desai to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with Overlook Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?

    Explore Hospitalist with 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 Nicky Desai accepting new patients in Berkeley Heights, NJ?

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

    Does Dr. Nicky Desai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (908) 273-4300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nicky Desai?

    Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (908) 273-4300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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