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Dr. Watson Desa, MD

Interventional Cardiologist, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Cardiologist, Family Medicine Specialist, Internist

Los Alamitos, CA

51 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Desa, Interventional Cardiologist in Los Alamitos, CA?

    Dr. Watson Desa, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Los Alamitos, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 51 years. Dr. Desa graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and completed his residency at USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Desa is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desa’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desa’s office at (562) 594-6080.

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

    • Residency: USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine

    • Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine | B.J. Med Coll, Poona University, Pune, Maharashtra, India

    What languages does Dr. Desa speak?

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

    • English
    • Portuguese
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Desa typically treat?

    As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Desa 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. Desa. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    What procedures does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Desa typically perform?

    As an Interventional Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Watson Desa may include:

    Please contact Dr. Desa's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Desa accept my insurance?

    Dr. Desa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 594-6080 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Desa accept in Los Alamitos, CA?

    Dr. Desa in Los Alamitos, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • HealthSmart

    • Heritage Health

    • L.A. Care Health Plan

    • Medicare

    • Preferred IPA

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Desa's office located?

    Dr. Watson Desa's Primary Practice

    3851 Katella Ave Ste 305

    Los Alamitos, CA 90720

    (562) 594-6080

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    Dr. Watson Desa's Practice 2

    6285 E Spring St Ste 103

    Long Beach, CA 90808

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    What is Dr. Desa's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Desa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235185620.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desa?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Desa

    What is Dr. Watson Desa's specialty?

    Dr. Desa is an Interventional Cardiologist near Los Alamitos, CA.

    What does an Interventional Cardiologist do?

    A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function.

    Is Dr. Watson Desa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Desa is affiliated with Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center, Uci Medical Center, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Pih Health Whittier Hospital, Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital, Usc Arcadia Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 an Interventional Cardiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Interventional Cardiologist. 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. Watson Desa accepting new patients in Los Alamitos, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Watson Desa is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Watson Desa offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Desa's office at (562) 594-6080 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Watson Desa?

    Please contact Dr. Desa's office at (562) 594-6080 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Desa's office located?

    Dr. Desa's offices are located in Los Alamitos, CA and Long Beach, CA.