Dr. Urvi Desai, MD
Neurologist
,Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist
,Sleep Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist
Charlotte, NC
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desai, Neurologist in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Urvi Desai, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Charlotte, NC with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Desai graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University and completed her residency at University of North Carolina. Dr. Desai is fluent in English, Guarani, and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desai’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desai’s office.
Where did Dr. Desai go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Neuromuscular Division, Dept of Neurology, UNC ChH, Neuromuscular Medicine and EMG, NC, USA
Residency: University of North Carolina | University of North Carolina Hospitals Program
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University | Medical College Baroda
Is Dr. Desai board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Urvi Desai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2007, American Board of Urology since 2010
What languages does Dr. Desai speak?
Dr. Desai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Guarani
Hindi
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Desai typically treat?
As a Neurologist, 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 here.
Also known as:
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- CIDP
- Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
- Demyelinating Neuropathy
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Duchenne or Becker Muscular Dystrophy
- Myotonic Dystrophy
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Myotonic dystrophy
- DMD
- BMD
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Becker Muscular Dystrophy
- DM
- Steinert's Disease
- Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7101: Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy
- G7111: Myotonic muscular dystrophy
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Muscle Disorder
- Myopathy
- Muscle Disease
- Muscle Weakness Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7289: Other specified myopathies
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Desai typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Urvi Desai may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
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 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Desai in Charlotte, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alliance Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Desai's office located?
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 1811948029.
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. Urvi Desai's specialty?
Dr. Desai is a Neurologist near Charlotte, NC.
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Is this Dr. Urvi Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with Atrium Health Cleveland 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
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Is Urvi Desai accepting new patients in Charlotte, NC?
Yes, Dr. Urvi Desai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Urvi Desai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Urvi Desai?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Urvi Desai have?
Dr. Urvi Desai is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Urology.
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