Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desai, Rheumatologist in Orange, CA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Desai?
Dr. Sheetal Desai, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Rheumatologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Desai empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Connective Tissue Disorders, Fibromyalgia, Inflammatory Arthritis, Lupus/SLE, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Orange, CA community, Dr. Desai is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Desai go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
What languages does Dr. Desai speak?
Dr. Desai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Gujarati
- Spanish
What conditions does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Desai typically treat?
As a Rheumatologist, 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:
- Lupus
- Lupus kidney disease
- Kidney Disease
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- SLE
- Disseminated lupus erythematosus
- Lupus nephritis
- Kidney inflammation from lupus
- Glomerulonephritis in SLE
ICD-10 Codes:
- M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
- M3214: Glomerular disease in systemic lupus erythematosus
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified
- M059: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor, unspecified
Also known as:
- Joint Pain
- Joint Disorder
- Pain
- Arthralgia
- Aching joints
- Sore joints
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2550: Pain in unspecified joint
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
- Joint Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1990: Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Fibromyalgia
- Widespread pain syndrome
- Chronic muscle pain
- Fibromyositis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M797: Fibromyalgia
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Desai typically perform?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by Dr. Sheetal Desai may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
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 (714) 456-7720 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Orange, CA?
Dr. Desai in Orange, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Conifer Health Solutions
HealthSmart
Inland Empire Health Plan
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Desai's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Desai affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Desai has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Desai's NPI number?A 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 1699966861.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Desai