35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desai, Pediatric Cardiologist in Hayward, CA?
Dr. Kavin Desai, MD is a Pediatric Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Hayward, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 35 years. Dr. Desai graduated from Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Stanford University. Dr. Desai is fluent in English and Gujarati, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desai’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desai’s office at (510) 454-1000.
Where did Dr. Desai go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Stanford University
Medical School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine
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 Pediatric Cardiologist like Dr. Desai typically treat?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- History of Corrected Heart and Circulatory System Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Heart Disease
- Past heart malformations
- Previous corrected congenital heart problems
- History of circulatory system birth anomalies
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8774: Personal history of (corrected) congenital malformations of heart and circulatory system
Also known as:
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Congenital Heart Defects
- VSD
- Hole in the Heart (Ventricles)
- Congenital Heart Anomaly
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q210: Ventricular septal defect
What procedures does a Pediatric Cardiologist like Dr. Desai typically perform?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Kavin Desai may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
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 (510) 454-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desai accept in Hayward, CA?
Dr. Desai in Hayward, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Community Health Network of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Samaritan Health Services
Santa Cruz County
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Desai's office located?
Dr. Kavin Desai's Primary Practice
27303 Sleepy Hollow Ave S
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 454-1000
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 1609890334.
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. Kavin Desai's specialty?
Dr. Desai is a Pediatric Cardiologist near Hayward, CA.
What does a Pediatric Cardiologist do?
A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care for children with cardiovascular issues, offering expertise in diagnosing, treating, and managing heart and blood vessel conditions. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing, and interpreting structural and functional assessments of the heart and blood vessels, as well as conducting thorough clinical evaluations of cardiovascular diseases in young patients.
Is this Dr. Kavin Desai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desai is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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
When to see a Pediatric Cardiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Kavin Desai accepting new patients in Hayward, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kavin Desai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kavin Desai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (510) 454-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kavin Desai?
Please contact Dr. Desai's office at (510) 454-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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