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Who is Dr. Desai, Pediatrician in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Vibhuti Desai, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Desai is fluent in English and Gujarati, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desai’s office at (253) 403-4538.
Is Dr. Desai board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Vibhuti 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
Gujarati
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- RSV lung infection
- Viral bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchiolitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Desai typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Vibhuti Desai may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
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?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
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 1457304875.
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. Vibhuti Desai's specialty?
Dr. Desai is a Pediatrician near Tacoma, WA.
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 this Dr. Vibhuti Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Desai is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Vibhuti Desai accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Vibhuti Desai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vibhuti Desai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (253) 403-4538 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vibhuti Desai?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (253) 403-4538 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vibhuti Desai have?
Dr. Vibhuti Desai is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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