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Dr. Brena Desai, MD

Pediatrician

Flushing, NY

Accepting patients
Online booking

    Who is Dr. Desai, Pediatrician in Flushing, NY?

    Dr. Brena Desai, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Flushing, NY. She is board certified. Dr. Desai graduated from Smt. N.H.L. Municipal Medical College and completed her residency at Flushing Hosp Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Desai is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desai’s office at (718) 445-3029.

    Where did Dr. Desai go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Flushing Hosp Med Ctr, Pediatrics

    • Medical School: Municipal Med Coll- Gujarat Univ- Ahmedabad- Gujarat- India | Smt. N.H.L. Municipal Medical College

    Is Dr. Desai board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Brena Desai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Desai speak?

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

    • English
    • Hindi

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Desai typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Ear and Hearing Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Normal Hearing Test
    • Clear Ear Checkup
    • Routine Audiology Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0110: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling
    • Therapy Services
    • Support Sessions
    • Mental Health Support

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z719: Counseling, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Developmental Delay Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Child Development Delay Check
    • Early Intervention Screening
    • Motor Skill Delay Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1349: Encounter for screening for other developmental delays

    Also known as:

    • Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood obesity
    • Pediatric high BMI
    • Overweight child BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Desai typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Brena Desai may include:

    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 (718) 445-3029 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Flushing, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Desai's office located?

    Dr. Brena Desai's Primary Practice

    15715 46th Ave

    Flushing, NY 11355

    (718) 445-3029

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    What hospitals are Dr. Desai affiliated with?

    Dr. Desai has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Androscoggin Valley Hospital, Inc.,Berlin, NH

    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Brena Desai?

    Dr. Desai has appointments available at her Flushing, NY office. Please select a date and time below.

    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 1619929502.

    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. Brena Desai's specialty?

    Dr. Desai is a Pediatrician near Flushing, NY.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

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

    No, Dr. Desai is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Androscoggin Valley Hospital, Inc.. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore 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 Dr. Brena Desai accepting new patients in Flushing, NY?

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

    Does Dr. Brena Desai offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Desai, or call (718) 445-3029 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Brena Desai?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Desai, or call (718) 445-3029 for more information.

    Where is Dr. Desai's office located?

    Dr. Desai's office is located in Flushing, NY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Brena Desai have?

    Dr. Brena Desai is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.